National Bank decreases its prime rate

Montreal, 17 July 2001 - 

National Bank of Canada decreases its prime rate from 6.25% to 6.00%, effective July 18, 2001.

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Information:

Louise Mercure
Analyst
Public Relations Department
National Bank of Canada
(514) 394-6331
louise.mercure@bnc.ca
www.nbc.ca