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The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 5.00%.
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Who
Macklem
What
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 5.00%.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:20:35 GMT · 28d 6h ago
Where
Canada ·
Why
The central bank cited oil price volatility and an improving economy as reasons for holding the rate steady, while warning the economic outlook remains uncertain.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The Bank of Canada's decision to hold interest rates steady impacts borrowing costs and economic activity within Canada. The lowered 2026 GDP growth estimate suggests a cautious outlook on future economic expansion.
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- HIGHThe Globe and Mailhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-morning-update-ontario-wildfires-devastate-first-nations-communities/
- HIGHThe Globe and Mailhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-bank-of-canada-interest-rate-decision-july-15/
- HIGHBnn Bloomberghttps://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/07/15/text-of-the-bank-of-canadas-latest-interest-rate-decision/
- HIGHCP24 Torontohttps://www.cp24.com/news/money/2026/07/15/text-of-the-bank-of-canadas-latest-interest-rate-decision/
- HIGHCP24 Torontohttps://www.cp24.com/news/money/2026/07/15/boc-ready-to-move-in-either-direction-veteran-investor-says-after-sixth-straight-interest-rate-hold/
- HIGHBnn Bloomberghttps://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/07/15/boc-ready-to-move-in-either-direction-veteran-investor-says-after-sixth-straight-interest-rate-hold/
- HIGHBayTodayhttps://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-as-confidence-grows-in-economic-rebound-12549364
- HIGHSooTodayhttps://www.sootoday.com/national-news/bank-of-canada-holds-key-rate-steady-as-confidence-grows-in-economic-rebound-12549364