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Canada Holds Interest Rate Amid Rising Inflation Crisis

6/6/2025

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The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain its overnight rate at 2.75%, grappling with soaring inflation and the economic turbulence stemming from the U.S. trade war. As living costs climb and debt burdens grow, many Canadians find homeownership slipping away, while rising long-term interest rates further complicate borrowing for families and businesses alike.

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Story summary

The Bank of Canada has decided to maintain its overnight rate at 2.75%, grappling with soaring inflation and the economic turbulence stemming from the U.S. trade war. As living costs climb and debt burdens grow, many Canadians find homeownership slipping away, while rising long-term interest rates further complicate borrowing for families and businesses alike.