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The Bank of Canada left its policy rate at 2.25% on Thursday, a decision driven less by domestic data and more by external shocks, notably the escalation of the Iran‑Israel conflict that has sent crude oil prices soaring. Domestic inflation slipped below the 2% target and the labour market remains weak, giving the central bank room for cuts. However, higher oil prices are already feeding through to gasoline and food costs, raising the specter of a broader inflationary surge that could become entrenched. Governor Tiff Macklem warned that “more outcomes” must be considered, while former deputy governor Paul Bodnar highlighted that oil’s impact on the pump is visible now and could ripple through food and other inputs. He also noted that ongoing Kousma trade talks add uncertainty, dampening investment decisions. If inflation spreads, the BoC may abandon its hold and hike rates, a move that would tighten financing for households and businesses already grappling with sluggish growth. Investors should monitor oil price trends and trade‑policy developments as key determinants of Canada’s monetary stance.
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