Morning Market Brief: July 25, 2024
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Another rate cut from the BoC?
At a second straight meeting, the Bank of Canada (BoC) lowered its policy interest rate. As inflation has come down, economic conditions have weakened, prompting another rate cut from Canada’s central bank. Given downside risks to Canada’s economy, there could be more rate cuts this year.?
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The BoC has begun its phase of loosening monetary policy, but the pace could be gradual as it navigates through still elevated inflation and modest economic conditions. Still, more rate cuts this year seem possible. As the divergence between Canadian and US interest rates widens, it could put downward pressure on the Canadian dollar. The US Federal Reserve Board makes its next interest-rate decision on July 31.
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