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TORONTO — The value of the loonie hit a four-month low compared with the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, but some experts say Canadian consumers shouldn't expect their wallets to take a major hit. The Canadian dollar traded at 72.54 U.S.

The value of the loonie hit a four-month low compared with the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, but some experts say Canadian consumers shouldnt expect their wallets to take a major hit.

The Bank of Canada will keep its key interest rate on hold at 4.50% for the rest of this year, according to economists polled by Reuters, who said the bank was more likely to sound a hawkish tone on

Canadas jobs gain raised speculation that the Bank of Canada may have to keep interest rates higher for longer. Read more

CIBC economists think the Bank of Canada will be tracking labour market data to make decisions on interest rates. Find out more.

CIBC economists think the Bank of Canada will be tracking labour market data to make decisions on interest rates. Find out more.

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Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate 50 basis points to 4.25% in its fight against inflation. Here is what the economists say

Central bank has raised rates at record pace to 4.25 percent to fight inflation but signalled hikes was near an end.

The Bank of Canada hit a turning point on Wednesday when it announced a half percentage point interest rate increase while signalling it might be ready to pause its aggressive rate hike cycle.