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- The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25%.
- Oil prices have risen due to the Middle East conflict, affecting inflation expectations.
- Core inflation recently fell to 1.9%.
- Policymakers foresee no immediate rate cuts.
- Governor Tiff Macklem is expected to speak cautiously to avoid alarming consumers, given the 2022 spike.
