January 22, 2020

BoC keeps key rate unchanged, but sees weakness ahead

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Currency / Economy / Canada / International / News / Big Picture

The Bank of Canada held rates steady at 1.75%, but trimmed the outlook for the economy in 2020. The Canadian central bank did however, signal that the global economy appears to be stabilizing. Anthony Okolie talks with James Orlando, Senior Economist, TD Bank Group.

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