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LOW IMPACTCA Gov Council Member Macklem Speaks
Monitor Macklem's speech for hints on future BOC rate decisions, crucial for Forex markets.
Overview
Members of the BOC Governing Council are tasked with establishing the country's main interest rates, and their public statements often provide hints about future monetary policy direction; Governing Council member from July 2010 to April 2014.
Key Information
What it Measures
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Usual Effect
A more hawkish stance than anticipated tends to strengthen the currency;
Source & Frequency
Bank of Canada (latest release) - https://www.bankofcanada.ca/
How Data is Derived
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Also Known As
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Acronym
Bank of Canada (BOC)