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BOC Federal Bond Assets Post 1st Fall Since Pandemic After Big Maturity

CANADA
  • Bank of Canada balance sheet holdings of federal bonds CAD216b as of Sept. 2 from CAD216.7b Aug. 26
  • Central bank had pledged at least CAD5b of purchases until recovery is well advanced
  • Spokeswoman tells MNI the decline came in week with a CAD20b bond maturity on Sept. 1; BOC held CAD7.5b of the issue
  • Total assets CAD536.7b from CAD542.3b
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com
MNI Ottawa Bureau | +1 613-314-9647 | greg.quinn@marketnews.com

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