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Canada BoC Interest Rate Decision
In Canada, the Bank of Canada's (BoC) Governing Council determines the benchmark interest rate for the country. The Overnight Rate is the official rate of interest. Having been established at the top limit of an operating band for the money market overnight rate since 1996. Bank Rate was fixed at 25 basis points above the weekly average tender rate for three-month Treasury bills, which was the case from March 1980 to February 1996.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the CAD while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the CAD.
Forex Sentiment (CAD)
| Symbol | Community Trend (Shorts vs Longs) | Symbol Popularity | Avg. Short Price / Distance From Price | Avg. Long Price / Distance From Price | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDCAD |
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1.3603 +6 pips |
1.3837 -240 pips |
1.35972 | |
| AUDCAD |
|
|
0.8828 -78 pips |
0.8948 -42 pips |
0.89059 | |
| CADJPY |
|
|
103.7416 -242 pips |
107.9201 -176 pips |
106.162 | |
| EURCAD |
|
|
1.5683 -346 pips |
1.5975 +54 pips |
1.60290 | |
| GBPCAD |
|
|
1.8185 -382 pips |
1.8601 -34 pips |
1.85675 | |
| NZDCAD |
|
|
0.8138 -91 pips |
0.8288 -59 pips |
0.82287 | |
| CADCHF |
|
|
0.5883 +46 pips |
0.6197 -360 pips |
0.58368 |
News (CAD)
Bank Of Canada Once Again Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
The Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive meeting. The Canadian central bank said it decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent.
RTTNews | 32 days ago
Bank Of Canada Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Following a series of interest rate cuts over the past several months, the Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged. The Bank of Canada said it decided to maintain its target for the overnight rate at 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent.
RTTNews | 81 days ago
Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rates By Another 25 Basis Points
With inflation close to the 2 percent target, the Bank of Canada on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to lower interest rates by another 25 basis points, making its seventh straight rate cut. The Bank of Canada said it decided to reduce its target for the overnight rate to 2.75 percent, with the Bank Rate at 3 percent and the deposit rate at 2.70 percent.
RTTNews | 116 days ago
