Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 per cent

The Bank of Canada is raising its target for the overnight rate to 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Recent economic data have been stronger than expected, supporting the Bank’s view that growth in Canada is becoming more broadly-bas...
Bank of Canada increases overnight rate target to 1 per cent