26-January-2026
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Bank of Canada to Hold Rates Steady in 2026; Trade Seen as Main Risk to Outlook: Reuters Poll
24-Jan-2026

The Bank of Canada will keep its overnight interest rate on hold through 2026, according to an even stronger majority of economists polled by Reuters than one month ago on expectations the economy will grow steadily with inflation largely contained. Since the Canadian central bank held its key rate at 2.25% last month and signalled an extended pause, economic data have sent mixed signals, giving policymakers more reason to stay on hold.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-01-23/bank-of-canada-to-hold-rates-steady-in-2026-trade-seen-as-main-risk-to-outlook-reuters-poll