Bank of Canada raises key interest rate to 5 per cent, highest level in 22 years

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem announced the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by another 25 basis points, bringing it to five per cent — the highest level Canadians have seen since 2001. Due to unexpected inflationary pressures, Macklem said there may be more hikes to come.

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