In the news:
BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence / BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat looms / BoC cuts key rate by quarter point to 3% as tariffs threat loom / BoC expected to lower interest rates today, as forecasts predict quarter-point cut / BoC official warns against playing with mortgage rules to make housing affordable / BoC considered lowering rate by quarter point, but felt economy warranted a jumbo cut / China's financial reforms an invitation for foreign firms to boost growth: BOC chairman / With inflation below target, BoC expected to deliver supersized rate cut this week / Strong housing market rebound could slow pace of rate cuts: BoC / BoC sees growing risk that high rates may push inflation below 2%, summary suggests