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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, 25 October 2023.

Why it mattersMacklem holds at 5% but keeps further hikes on the table.

Problems raised
  1. Further easing in inflation is likely to be slow.
  2. Inflationary risks have increased.
  3. Core inflation remains high.
Solutions proposed
  1. Maintain the policy rate at 5%.
  2. Look for more easing in core inflation.
  3. Be prepared to raise rates further.
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