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Following are the instant answers from the Bank of Canada's rate meeting Wednesday. 

  • Overnight Rate Target (level): 4.5%
  • Does the Bank reiterate it expects to hold rates at the current level if the economy evolves about as expected? YES
  • Does the Bank reiterate it’s prepared to raise interest rates further if needed to return inflation to the 2% target? YES
  • Does the Bank of Canada say it will likely need to raise interest rates? NO 
  • Does the Bank remove the phrase saying that it will likely keep interest rates on hold? NO
  • Does the Bank signal it could lower interest rates? NO

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