Bank of Canada Holds Rates Amid Economic Turmoil: What Lies Ahead?

In a landscape of economic uncertainty and shifting market expectations, the Bank of Canada's decision to maintain its overnight rate at 5% on Wednesday marks the sixth consecutive hold. This is solidifying a rate that has remained unchanged since July, now spanning nine months. With the next announcement slated for June 5th, Canadians are hoping to find relief but a level of uncertainty still remains and expectations continue to be on the move. With that said, there has been extended period ...