Bank of Canada Meeting

Meeting Date:

2025 Apr 15 - 11:00pm

Rate Decision:

Apr 16, 2025 - 01:45 pm

Description

The Bank of Canada carries out monetary policy by influencing short-term interest rates. It does this by adjusting the target for the overnight rate on eight fixed dates each year.

Preview Coverage

MNI BOC WATCH: Investors Split On Hold Or Cut Amid US Tariffs

Officials have called trade war a crisis but said it's essential to keep a lid on inflation.

Apr-14 13:27

MNI BoC Preview-April 2025: Holding On For More Certainty

In what is seen as a very close call, the Bank of Canada is expected to maintain the overnight rate target steady.

Apr-15 19:18

Review Coverage

MNI BoC Review-April 2025: "The Situation Is No Clearer"

The BOC's decision to hold rates had little impact on the market-implied rate path ahead.

Apr-16 23:40

MNI BOC WATCH: Hold And Macklem Remains Cautious But Nimble

Canada faces recession and inflation above 3% in a prolonged global trade war according to one of two staff scenarios.

Apr-16 13:45

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