In the media | 24 Jan 2024

City News Everywhere: Bank of Canada holds rate at 5%, “soft landing” unlikely

Tony Stillo

Director of Canada Economics

The Bank of Canada is holding interest steady at 5%, however we forecast that Canada is already in recession. Tony Stillo, Director of Canada Economics, examines how that could mean earlier rate cuts.

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