Bank of Canada would cut rates if not for Iran war, says Benjamin Tal
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By Financial Post
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In brief
CIBC economist Benjamin Tal explains how geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are constraining the Bank of Canada's monetary policy decisions. Despite economic conditions that would typically justify rate cuts, central bank officials remain cautious due to inflation risks stemming from regional conflicts. Tal analyzes how external geopolitical factors influence domestic interest rate strategy and their broader implications for Canadian economic growth.
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Bank of Canada would cut rates if not for Iran war, says Benjamin Tal
CIBC's Benjamin Tal talks about how the Bank of Canada would cut interest rates if not for the war in the Middle East. Watch the video here.
