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Apr 29
As largely expected, Bank of Canada holds key policy rate at 2.25% – for the fourth consecutive time, citing uncertainty caused by war in Iran and US trade policy; forecasts GDP growth of 1.2% in '26, 1.6% in '27 and 1.7% in '28; inflation 2.4% in March, will likely.../2
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Apr 29
rise to about 3% in April, and decline to the 2% target early next year and remain around 2% over the projection horizon.
#economy
#interestrates
#bankofcanada
#canadianeconomy
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Mar 18
Bank of Canada holds target for overnight rate at 2.25%, citing increased volatility in global energy prices/financial markets due to Middle East war; after growing 2.4% in '25 Q3, Can GDP fell by 0.6% in Q4; inflation fell to 1.8% in Feb from 2.3% in Jan.
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Jan 28
Bank of Canada holds target for overnight rate at 2.25%, citing little change to outlook for global and Canadian economies, and vulnerable outlook due to unpredictable US trade policies and geopolitical risks. Economic growth projected to be modest in the near term.../2
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Jan 28
as population growth slows and Canada adjusts to US protectionism. Consumer spending to hold up and business investment to strengthen gradually; BoC projects growth of 1.1% in '26 and 1.5% in '27. Key source of uncertainty is upcoming CUSMA review.
#boc #bankofcanada #economy
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Jan 23
Penultimate lap coming in June 💪
Link below if you’d like to support 🙏
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28 Nov 2025
Very special moment after hockey this week. The one and only Darryl Sittler joined host Joe Arfin and #10PointLager as they prepare for the upcoming 50th anniversary of Darryl’s historic 10-point game against Boston on Feb 7, 1976. Have a watch and listen 👍
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29 Oct 2025
Great news: Bank of Canada again reduces target for the overnight rate, by 25 basis points to 2.25%, citing uncertainty caused by US tariffs; projects GDP will grow 1.2% in 2025, 1.1% in 2026 and 1.6% in 2027.
#Economy
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30 May 2025
A crash this week caused by inconsiderate dog walkers (sore neck, back, wrist, arm, knee) won’t stop me from my eighth Ride to Conquer Cancer next weekend. Physio, Advil, ice, heat, bandaids, kin tape… I’m using them all. Please consider supporting 👇🙏
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27 May 2025
A minor setback in training for the Ride to Conquer Cancer, thanks to an inconsiderate couple walking their dogs off leash on a shared path. Going to really earn it this year.
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9 May 2025
Ready to Ride! 2025 @RideToConquer kit arrived today! Thanks to my generous supporters, hit Ambassador level for the eighth straight year 🙏
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15 Apr 2025
Please consider supporting my eighth Ride to Conquer Cancer 🙏
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12 Mar 2025
BREAKING: Bank of Canada again reduces its target for the overnight rate to 2.75%, citing heightened trade tensions and US tariffs threatening to slow pace of economic activity and increase inflationary pressures. Cdn economy entered 2025 in a solid position, with inflation... /2
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12 Mar 2025
close to 2% target and robust GDP growth. Economy grew by 2.6% in Q4 of 2024 following upwardly revised growth of 2.2% in Q3. Employment growth strengthened Nov-Jan and unemployment rate declined to 6.6% before stalling in Feb.../3
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12 Mar 2025
Pervasive uncertainty created by continuously changing US tariff threats is restraining consumers’ spending intentions and businesses’ plans to hire and invest.
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#economy
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