Banks Lower Prime Rates Following Bank of Canada Move

Banks Lower Prime Rates Following Bank of Canada Move
Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins looks on as Governor Tiff Macklem speaks during a news, on Dec. 11, 2024 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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Canadian financial institutions are lowering their prime lending rates to match the half percentage point decrease announced today by the Bank of Canada.

All of the Big Six including RBC, TD, BMO, CIBC, Scotiabank and National Bank said they are lowering their prime rate to 5.45 percent, down from 5.95 percent, effective Thursday.