03/18/2026
📣 The Bank of Canada (BoC) made its “2nd” interest rate announcement today, holding the Policy Rate at 2.25%.
The bank is dealing with a lot of uncertainty, including:
• Conflict in the Middle East affecting oil prices
• Trade uncertainty with an upcoming North American trade deal review
• Mixed economic data in Canada
Inflation in February was 1.8%, slightly lower than expected, which helps ease pressure on raising rates.
However, the job market is weakening — unemployment rose to 6.7% 📈… after 84,000 jobs were lost in February.
📉 Bottom line:
The economy is sending mixed signals, so the Bank of Canada held rates steady for now while it waits for clearer direction 👍🏼
“For all you Variable Rate Holders out there!…. NO CHANGE on your rate / payment!”😉👌🏼