· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiMonetary Policy Report
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Why it mattersCanada raises its rate to 5% as disinflation momentum fades.
Problems raised
- Inflation downward momentum is waning.
- Progress to price stability could stall.
- Inflation expectations remain high.
Solutions proposed
- Raise the policy rate to 5%.
- Monitor core inflation and expectations.
- Be ready to act further.