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MNI: BOC Says Canada Needs Higher Rates, CPI Well Above Target

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Governor Macklem says the economy can handle higher borrowing costs.

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Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said Thursday he needs to raise interest rates to pull down inflation that's well above his 2% target, and strength in job and housing markets will help deliver a soft landing.

"The Bank's number one priority is to get inflation back to target, and we are raising interest rates to make that happen," Macklem said in opening remarks for a press conference. "The economy can handle-- indeed needs-- higher interest rates." His remarks didn't mention potential for `forceful' action that have triggered some bets on a 75bp hike at the next meeting on July 13, following two straight 50bp increases.

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Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said Thursday he needs to raise interest rates to pull down inflation that's well above his 2% target, and strength in job and housing markets will help deliver a soft landing.

"The Bank's number one priority is to get inflation back to target, and we are raising interest rates to make that happen," Macklem said in opening remarks for a press conference. "The economy can handle-- indeed needs-- higher interest rates." His remarks didn't mention potential for `forceful' action that have triggered some bets on a 75bp hike at the next meeting on July 13, following two straight 50bp increases.