Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points to 5%

As was widely expected, the Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by another 25 basis points, bringing the cost of borrowing to 5%. Following last month’s quarter-point rate increase, policy makers decided to maintain the central bank’s resolute of tackling runaway inflation following a brief pause in May. Citing strong demand and a tight … Continue reading Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points to 5%