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The Economic Brief

The Bank of Canada held interest rates again, but can it really hold steady for the rest of the year?

The Bank of Canada once again opted to hold interest rates steady this week. Senior Economist Andrew Grantham explains why, and what factors could compel the bank to make a move before year’s end.

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