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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 monetary policy decision, Ottawa, Ontario, 5 June 2024.

Why it mattersCanada becomes the first G7 economy to cut rates in this cycle, to 4.75%.

Problems raised
  1. Policy was more restrictive than needed.
  2. Inflation is still above target.
  3. Core inflation needs monitoring.
Solutions proposed
  1. Cut the rate to 4.75%.
  2. Expect further cuts if inflation eases.
  3. Watch core inflation closely.
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