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The Bank of Canada's recent actions, specifically the reduction of interest rates to 3%, were seen as a necessary measure to spur economic growth. As Canada grapples with low growth, alongside challenges linked to government labor policies, the need for monetary stimulus has become critical. The reduction in rates is intended to boost economic activity but inadvertently imposes further downward pressure on the Canadian dollar.
Interestingly, the Bank has signaled that they are willing to tolerate a weaker dollar if it assists in propelling growth, indicating a willingness to sacrifice the currency's strength for broader economic stability. This approach can be interpreted as a strategy to achieve price stability and control inflation, even if it leads to a decrease in the currency's value.