BOC Minutes: Governing council was split over whether to cut or hold rates

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  • Those favoring no change wanted to gain more info on US tariffs, backed a wait-and-see approach
  • Members favoring a cut cited muted near-term inflation risks and signs of economic weakness
  • Those favoring a cut highlighted need for timely action, given lags
  • Everyone agreed there was a great deal of uncertainty and the situation could change quickly
  • Agreed they should be less forward-looking than usual
  • Agreed to maintain a robust survey and outreach plan to better understand in real time how the economy was adapting
  • Agreed it was difficult to predict opposing pressure on prices beyond April

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.