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Release of the Monetary Policy Report

· Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada (Canada)

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· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiRelease of the Monetary Policy Report

ContextOpening statement by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, at the press conference following the release of the Monetary Policy Report, Ottawa, Ontario, 12 April 2023.

Why it mattersMacklem holds at 4.5% while watching upside risks.

Problems raised
  1. Inflation remains well above target.
  2. Upside risks worry the Bank.
  3. Uncertainty about restrictiveness.
Solutions proposed
  1. Hold the policy rate at 4.5%.
  2. Monitor inflation and risks.
  3. Be ready to raise rates.
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