BoC Drops Overnight Rate
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Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate to 2.50%: What It Means for Edmonton Real Estate
What Just Happened
On September 17, 2025, the Bank of Canada cut its overnight policy rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 2.50%. The Bank Rate now sits at 2.75%, while the deposit rate is 2.45%.This marks the Bank’s first cut since its summer pause, and many economists believe it could be the start of a modest easing cycle heading into 2026. Source: Bank of Canada
Why the Bank of Canada Cut Rates
The Bank cited a mix of slowing growth, softening labour markets, and cooling inflation as the main reasons:
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Economic slowdown – Canada’s economy shrank by about 1.5% in Q2, with exports down sharply and business investment falling.
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Inflation…
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