BOC rate up quarter point to 1.25 percent in uncertain times

The Bank of Canada has raised its rate a quarter percent to 1.25 percent. It said the unexpectedly good economy justified this but it warned of the great unknown called NAFTA negotiations. This being addressed, Canadian pundits continue to think there is a hefty political downside for Donald Trump if he cancels the treaty. The firestorm that would flow from northern states which sell billions to Canada cannot be dismissed. In a nutshell.