Group 1 - The Bank of Canada maintains its key interest rate at 2.75%, focusing on controlling inflation and supporting economic growth amid dramatic shifts in global trade policies [1] - Inflation is projected to approach the 2% target by Q4 2024, but is expected to rise due to escalating trade conflicts and tariffs, with CPI inflation increasing from 1.9% in November 2024 to 2.3% in March 2025 [2] - Economic activity is forecasted to slow, with GDP growth estimated at 2.6% in Q4 2024 and 1.8% in Q1 2025, influenced by reduced domestic demand and trade activities [2][5] Group 2 - The labor market recovery is hindered by trade conflicts, with unemployment rising to 6.7% in March 2025 due to job contractions [2][5] - The U.S. trade policy uncertainty is negatively impacting Canada's economic growth outlook, leading to difficulties in business and household planning [5] - Core inflation remains elevated, with CPI-median and CPI-trim at 2.9% and 2.8% respectively, indicating persistent price pressures despite fluctuations in consumer prices [2][5]
加拿大央行维持利率不变 等待贸易政策明朗化
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-04-16 22:36