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Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 50 basis points

October 24, 2024

October 23, 2024 - Governing Council decided to reduce the policy rate from 4.25% to 3.75%.

With inflation now back around the 2% target, Governing Council decided to reduce the policy rate by 50 basis points to support economic growth and keep inflation close to the middle of the 1% to 3% range. 

 

Bank of Canada
Policy Interest Rate

Royal Bank of Canada Prime Rate
3.75%
50 bps
5.95%
50 bps

Effective since October 24, 2024

 

3 possible effects of these cuts on your clients’ savings

  1. Reducing cost of debts: invest more money
  2. Decreasing returns for guaranteed investments: secure a GIF rate
  3. Increasing bond values: seize the opportunities

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Topic : Economic news

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