· Tiff Macklem Wiki · Bank of Canada WikiRelease of the Monetary Policy Report
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Why it mattersMacklem holds at 5% while expecting inflation to ease.
Problems raised
- Wages and expectations show inflation pressure.
- Demand is weak.
- Inflation remains high.
Solutions proposed
- Hold the rate at 5%.
- Expect inflation to ease.
- Watch underlying pressures.