June 13, 2018
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June 7, 2018
Canada’s financial system remains resilient as vulnerabilities show further signs of easing
High household indebtedness and housing market imbalances remain the most important vulnerabilities identified by the Bank of Canada in its Financial System Review (FSR), published today. While these vulnerabilities remain elevated, policy measures continue to improve the resilience of the financial system.
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May 30, 2018
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1¼ per cent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1¼ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1½ per cent and the deposit rate is 1 per cent.
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May 1, 2018
Bank of Canada policy helps manage risks from debt, Governor Poloz says
Elevated household debts make the Canadian economy more vulnerable to events that could affect growth and financial stability, and the Bank of Canada’s cautious approach to monetary policy is helping manage the risks, Governor Stephen S. Poloz said today. In a speech to the Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, Governor Poloz said that high household debt […]
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April 18, 2018
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 ¼ per cent
The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 1 ¼ per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 ½ per cent and the deposit rate is 1 per cent.
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