The Bank of Canada's interest rate decision sets Canadian borrowing costs and is the main driver of the Canadian dollar.
Actual
2.25%
Forecast
2.25%
Previous
2.5%
Bank of Canada Rate Decision for October 29, 2025 came in at 2.25% versus 2.25% expected (previous 2.5%), in line with forecast.
What it meant for the CAD
The actual landed in line with the 2.25% forecast. A reading above forecast is generally bullish for the CAD, and below forecast bearish.
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