BOC HOLDS 2.25% KEY RATE, AFFIRMS CAN HOLD IF FORECAST IS MET

Dec-10 14:45
  • BOC HOLDS 2.25% KEY RATE, AFFIRMS CAN HOLD IF FORECAST IS MET
  • BOC REITERATES IT'S PREPARED TO RESPOND TO ANY MAJOR NEW SHOCK
  • BOC SEES WEAK Q4 GROWTH AFTER RECENT SOLID JOB, GDP GAINS
  • BOC STILL SEES TREND PRICES AROUND 2.5%, HEADLINE CPI ABOUT 2%
  • BOC SAYS US TRADE POLICY REMAINS MAJOR RISK TO CANADA OUTLOOK