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20 Apr

Likelidhood Of A Rate Increase In June

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Posted by: Kimberly Walker

  • The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate target at 0.25%, but surprised markets by removing the conditional commitment to keep rates there until the end of the second quarter of 2010. This increases the likelihood of a rate increase in June.
  • The Bank of Canada has recognized stronger-than-expected near term growth in both the global and Canadian economic recovery, but remains cautious about the great amount of uncertainty that remains as monetary and fiscal stimulus unwinds.