Mr. John Fenton reports

BMO DECREASES CDN$ PRIME LENDING RATE TO 4.70 PER CENT

Bank of Montreal is decreasing its Canadian-dollar prime lending rate from 4.95 per cent to 4.70 per cent, effective Sept. 18, 2025.

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