CAD: BoC outlook – Risks and opportunities for gains – Commerzbank
Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rates Steady, but Future Hike Remains Possible
Michael Pfister of Commerzbank anticipates that the Bank of Canada will maintain its current interest rates, aligning with the consensus among Bloomberg analysts. He notes that, among G10 central banks, the Bank of Canada stands out as one that could potentially raise rates in 2026, given that real rates remain somewhat expansionary and there is optimism for improved economic growth in the latter part of the year. Highlighting concerns about rising inflation could lend support to the Canadian Dollar.
Potential for Rate Increase Remains
The Bank of Canada is set to announce its decision this afternoon (European time), with all economists surveyed by Bloomberg predicting no change in interest rates.
Despite this, as previously discussed, the Bank of Canada is among the few G10 central banks that may still consider increasing rates within the year.
Currently, real interest rates are slightly expansionary, and there is cautious optimism that economic activity will strengthen in the second half of the year.
If policymakers today stress the importance of inflationary pressures, it could reignite debate and potentially boost the Canadian Dollar.
However, recent inflation data released on Monday showed that a rate hike is far from certain, as the headline inflation rate dropped by 0.1 percentage points more than anticipated.
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