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Bank of Canada expected to hold as debate shifts to timing of rate hikes

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% this week, but economists remain divided over how soon the central bank may need to begin raising rates.

Bank of Canada likely to hold after weak first quarter data: Decision guide

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to continue holding its policy interest rate for a fifth consecutive meeting, after recent data pointed to a weaker economy than the central b...

Bank of Canada preview: Macklem facing a stagflationary headache

The Bank of Canada will deliver its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday and almost surely hold rates steady at 2.25%, the same place where rates have been since a cut in Oct...

Event Guide: BOC Monetary Policy Statement (May 2026)

Markets expect the BOC to keep rates steady, but sticky energy prices, soft growth, and a surprise jobs jump could make its tone a little tricky.

Event Guide: BOC Monetary Policy Statement (July 2026)

Looks like the BOC is set to hold rates again, but Macklem’s tone could decide whether CAD rallies or reverses this week.

RBNZ preview: Westpac see July 8 rate hold. Tightening cycle still in effect, pared back

A lower projected OCR peak and a softer tightening path than Westpac had pencilled in only a few months ago is a moderately dovish revision for rates markets, even as the bank stil...

FX Watch: NZD/CAD and USD/CAD Support Zones for a Less Hawkish BOC

Markets seem to be positioning for an upbeat BOC decision, but what if the central bank disappoints and dampens rate hike expectations? Here’s what I’m watching on NZD/CAD and USD/...

Event Guide: RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement (May 2026)

With inflation expectations jumping, traders may be watching the tone of RBNZ Gov. Breman’s presser more than the rate decision itself.

Event Guide: RBA Monetary Policy Statement (June 2026)

Will Australia’s central bank hit the brakes when it comes to tightening? Or will they simply pause and keep the door open for more hikes? Here’s what traders need to know ahead of...

FX Watch: GBP/CAD and CAD/CHF Setups for a Hawkish BOC Surprise

A hawkish BOC surprise could extend CAD strength, putting CAD/CHF longs and GBP/CAD shorts firmly on traders’ radar this week.

BOC's Macklem: Not a lot has changed since last decision, there haven't been big surprises

Any Bank of Canada decision on a possible rate hike is less about a timeline and more about conditionsMacklem notes that core inflation has ticked downBank would also look at infla...

ASB backs RBNZ hold in July

ASB's hold call, set against many banks expecting a hike, underscores just how close market pricing suggests Wednesday's decision will be, with the bank explicitly acknowledging th...

Event Guide: BOJ Monetary Policy Statement (June 2026)

The BOJ’s expected hike may be priced in, but Uchida’s press conference could decide whether yen bulls stay in control.

BOJ front-loading now in play as AI demand and inflation risks build

Analysts at Daiwa frame the debate as having moved from "whether to hike" to "how much and how quickly to front-load" is the most market-relevant signal in the note. If the BOJ is...

BOJ June summary reveals broad support for rate hike alongside sharp deflation warning

The summary confirms that the June hike was not a close call for the majority, with most board members framing the move as both appropriate and overdue given the distance between t...

BOJ may raise growth forecast, maintain vigilance to inflation risk, sources say

Bank of Canada rate decision 2.25% vs 2.25% expected

Prior was 2.25%Highlights of the statement:Says CanadaРІР‚в„ўs economy is showing signs of improvementGrowth is picking up and inflation is projected to ease gradually from its rec...

Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, June 16 - BOJ and RBA double the fun

Previews:BOJ, expected 0230 - 0330 GMT:Former BOJ economist Kameda says hike to 1%Daiwa sees BOJ June hikeBOJ to raise short-term policy rate to 1%RBA:Westpac sees RBA hold JuneRBA...

Bank of Canada holds at 2.25% and warns of policy ‘dilemma’

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate but reiterated that U.S. trade uncertainty and the Iran war may mean it needs to either cut or deliver consecutive hikes to keep infla...

Bank of Canada Holds Rates, Warns of Stagflation-Like Headwinds

There may be a perfect storm on the horizon, and it’s leaving Canada’s central bank paralyzed. The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key interest rate at 2.25%, a widely expected move....

The full statement from the Bank of Canada rate decision

The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.5% and the deposit rate at 2.20%.Canada’s economy is showing signs of improv...

Bank of Japan today - preview - set to lift rates to 31-year high as Iran deal clouds path

A hike to 1% is essentially fully priced by markets, so the immediate yen and JGB reaction will hinge on Deputy Governor Uchida's tone at the post-meeting briefing. Any signal of a...

BCA cuts USD outlook on stretched rally and Fed repricing

BoC Holds: Why a Technical Recession Isn’t Enough to Trigger a Rate Cut

Marking a continued period of stability, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate steady at 2.25% in its June announcement. By opting for another hold, the Bank is exercising strate...