Bank of Canada maintains rate at 2.25% as growth, inflation, and jobs improve but uncertainty remains high

(Kitco News) – The Bank of Canada (BoC) maintained its key overnight rate at 2.25% on Wednesday, as expected, and pointed to strong third-quarter growth, moderating inflation and an improving labor market as reasons why the current rate is appropriate for the time being. The Bank Rate stayed at 2.50% and the deposit rate remained at 2.20%.