BCN Keeps Benchmark Interest Rate Unchanged

What was Governor Stephen Poloz's approach regarding the stimulus budget?

• He chose to wait for it before making decisions.

• He decided to implement it immediately.

• He planned to increase interest rates before its release.

• He rejected the idea of a stimulus budget.

What was the market's expectation for a rate cut by December?

• One in two chance

• Certain to happen

• One in three chance

• No chance at all

What is the current inflation target set by Poloz?

• 2%

• 1%

• 2.5%

• 1.5%

What is the projected unemployment rate for Canada this year?

• 8.0%

• 7.2%

• 6.8%

• 5.5%

How has the fall of the Canadian dollar affected imports?

• Made imports more expensive

• Had no effect on import prices

• Increased the demand for imports

• Made imports cheaper