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Bank of Canada’s view on economy will be closely watched today

Bank of Candaa Governor Stephen Poloz has said that any fiscal measures contained in the federal infrastructure spending plan could bump the bank's forecast.

OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada is anticipated to create its latest announcement on interest rates later today.

And nevertheless there is little expectation of a switch to its overnight rate target, economists will be looking for any clues regarding the way the central bank views the economy.

The Bank of Canada’s key interest rate stands at 0.5 percent after being cut twice this past year.

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