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The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25% amid heightened volatility due to the Middle East conflict and US trade policy uncertainty. The bank forecasts inflation to rise to 3% in April but expects it to come down to 2% by early next year.
The Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.25% amidst uncertainty caused by the Middle East conflict and US trade policies. Oil prices surged 5% as the US became entangled in Middle East politics. The conflict has cost the US around $60 billion. The Bank forecasts CPI inflation to rise to 3% in April but expects it to decrease to 2% by early next year. The bank is closely monitoring the conflict's impact on inflation and is prepared to respond as needed. Economist Benjamin Reitzes expects the BoC to stay on hold until more clarity emerges.
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