- Macklem stated the main argument for hiking was that energy prices are expected to remain higher.
Bank of Canada Governor Macklem said the main argument for raising the policy rate was that energy prices are expected to stay elevated and cost pressures are building. The comment follows his earlier remarks that the economic recovery reduces downward price pressure.
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