What’s next as Bank of Canada’s key interest rate holds steady

The Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate is staying at 4.5 per cent, a move widely anticipated by economists. But how long will things stay the status quo? Anne Gaviola looks at what could trigger a hike, what needs to be done to avoid a recession, and what market watchers are expecting the central bank to do by the end of 2023.

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