Bank of Canada Stands Pat on Rates on Expectation of Inflation, Growth Slowdown

Central bank expects inflation to decelerate from current 5.2% level to 3% by midyear

The Bank of Canada, based in Ottawa, kept its target for the overnight rate at 4.50%. Photo: David Kawai/Bloomberg News

OTTAWA—The Bank of Canada kept its main interest rate unchanged for a second straight decision, saying it was persuaded by recent data that inflation and economic activity are set to slow quickly in the coming months.

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