Bank of Canada Minutes Say Some Members Felt There Was A Risk Of Keeping Monetary Policy More Restrictive Than Needed, Given Decline In Inflation; Others Saw A Lower Risk That Restrictive Monetary Policy Would Slow The Economy More Than Necessary To Return Inflation To Target
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The Bank of Canada's minutes revealed a division among members regarding the risk of maintaining a more restrictive monetary policy than necessary amid declining inflation. Some members worried about the potential for excessive restriction slowing the economy more than needed to bring inflation back to target, while others viewed the risk as lower.
April 24, 2024 | 5:32 pm
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The Bank of Canada's debate on monetary policy could influence investor sentiment towards Canadian assets, potentially affecting EWC as it tracks Canadian stocks.
The Bank of Canada's minutes indicate uncertainty about the future direction of monetary policy, which could lead to volatility in Canadian financial markets. As EWC tracks a broad range of Canadian stocks, any shift in investor sentiment towards the Canadian economy, driven by monetary policy decisions, could influence EWC's performance. However, the direct impact on EWC is uncertain, as it depends on the broader interpretation and reaction of the market to these minutes.
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