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The Bank of Canada held its benchmark rate at 2.25%, leaving policy unchanged while signaling it is being pulled in two directions on future decisions. The statement implies an uncertain outlook for the rate path as the central bank balances competing economic forces. This is market-wide relevant given the direct implications for Canadian yields, borrowing costs, and rate-sensitive sectors.

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The Bank of Canada held its benchmark rate at 2.25%, leaving policy unchanged while signaling it is being pulled in two directions on future decisions. The statement implies an uncertain outlook for the rate path as the central bank balances competing economic forces. This is market-wide relevant given the direct implications for Canadian yields, borrowing costs, and rate-sensitive sectors.