· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiRelease of the Monetary Policy Report
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Why it mattersMacklem holds at 5% but keeps further hikes on the table.
Problems raised
- Further easing in inflation is likely to be slow.
- Inflationary risks have increased.
- Core inflation remains high.
Solutions proposed
- Maintain the policy rate at 5%.
- Look for more easing in core inflation.
- Be prepared to raise rates further.