Why Did the Bank of Canada Lower Its Interest Rate?
In a recent move, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a further cut to the overnight lending rate. This is the third time in a year that the bank has lowered the lending rate, bringing it down to 4.25%. This action has received various reactions from economists, homeowners, and businesses. Many are trying to understand the reasons behind the interest rate cuts and their implications for the Canadian economy. Recently, Canada’s inflation has been high, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropping to 2.5% in July, down from 2.7% in June.