Bank of Canada meeting —

At its 16 April 2025 meeting, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.75%.

Decision

hold — 2.75% to 2.75%

Key passages

The Bank of Canada today maintained its target for the overnight rate at 2.75%, with the Bank Rate at 3% and the deposit rate at 2.70%.

No change in rates, as widely expected.

The major shift in direction of US trade policy and the unpredictability of tariffs have increased uncertainty, diminished prospects for economic growth, and raised inflation expectations.

Acknowledges stagflationary risks from tariffs.

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