Oil Prices Put Bank of Canada's Dec. 9 Rate Decision in Focus

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Oil Prices Put Bank of Canada's Dec. 9 Rate Decision in Focus

The bank recently raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, citing energy prices as an inflation risk.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 30, 2026, 8:08 PM EDT

A pumpjack and pressure gauge stand in a frost-covered oil field / TokenPost.ai

Higher oil prices have added to inflation concerns in Canada, keeping energy costs in focus as the Bank of Canada approaches its next rate decision on Dec. 9.

The Bank of Canada’s latest move was a quarter-point increase, bringing its policy rate to 2.5% amid concerns about energy-driven inflation.

Upcoming consumer price index and employment reports, along with comments from Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers, may offer signals on the bank's next move.

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