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Business & EconomyBank of Canada signals caution on further interest rate hikes
The Bank of Canada's governing council is considering further interest rate hikes but is proceeding cautiously due to economic uncertainty. The bank raised its policy rate to 2.5 per cent and increased its inflation outlook for the year.
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Business & Economy · United StatesFed Governor Waller supports December rate hike, flags 0.5% possibility
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller stated he supports a quarter-point interest rate increase in December. He also indicated that a half-point hike could be considered if October inflation data is worse than anticipated, warning that failing to follow through on expected hikes risks the Fed's credibility.
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Business & Economy · United StatesFed's Hammack: Restrictive Policy Needed to Lower Inflation
Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated that monetary policy must become restrictive to bring inflation to the 2% target. She prefers gradual, frequent rate increases to avoid policy falling behind and believes central bank independence is key to stable inflation.
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Business & Economy · United StatesBank of Canada and government agree to keep 2% inflation target
The Bank of Canada and the federal government have agreed to maintain the two per cent inflation target as the core of the central bank's mandate. The Bank of Canada will continue to set interest rates independently to manage inflation.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificBOJ Deputy Governor Uchida links AI boom to easier finance but warns of market pullback
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said the global AI surge has eased financial conditions by lifting demand and asset prices, but cautioned that a shortfall in AI‑related profits could spark a market pullback. He noted recent rate hikes were driven by an Iran‑war energy shock and a weak yen.
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Business & EconomyBank of Canada Rate Hikes May Be Limited by Economic Slowdown
The Bank of Canada may face limitations on future interest rate hikes due to an anticipated economic slowdown. Factors such as trade uncertainty and reduced immigration levels are expected to influence the bank's monetary policy decisions in the coming months.
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Business & EconomyBank of Canada urges use of liquidity facility
The Bank of Canada has encouraged financial institutions to use its Standing Liquidity Facility for overnight liquidity needs. The bank stated that accessing these funds should not be interpreted as a sign of financial stress.
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Business & EconomyBank of Canada unveils $20 bill with King Charles replacing Queen Elizabeth II
The Bank of Canada is set to reveal a redesigned $20 bill featuring King Charles, replacing the late Queen Elizabeth II. The change, directed by former prime minister Justin Trudeau’s government, is the first Canadian paper currency to feature the new monarch.
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