1h ago
U.S. Federal Reserve officials maintained their outlook for three quarter-point rate cuts this year but forecast fewer cuts than before in 2025 following a recent uptick in inflation.
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1h ago
5:55BoC expects to cut rates this year, governing council split on timing: deliberations
The Bank of Canada expects it will be able to begin cutting interest rates sometime this year, but officials are split on timing.
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7h ago
The Daily Chase: Fed decision day
Here are five things you need to know this morning.
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9h ago
The Saskatchewan Party government is set to release its 2024 budget on a day that could be overshadowed by teacher protests.
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9h ago
4:37Presentation of N.L. budget postponed after protesting fishers block legislature
A protest that descended into a chaotic confrontation between mounted police officers and fishers outside the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature on Wednesday delayed the release of the provincial budget.
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9h ago
4:24Manitoba premier says he's considering extending tax holiday on fuel
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Tuesday he is considering extending his government's fuel-tax holiday, which is set to expire at the end of June.
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Mar 19
Cooling inflation could lead the Bank of Canada to cut rates sooner than expected, even as the United States shows signs of strength.
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Mar 19
5:02Strategists say the BoC's preferred inflation metrics 'have become biased'
The Bank of Canada is misjudging core inflation metrics, according to two strategists.
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Mar 19
5:35'The elephant in the inflationary room': Economists react to CPI data
After Statistics Canada released its consumer price index (CPI) report on Tuesday, showing annual inflation dropped 2.8 per cent with figures appearing softer than expected for a second consecutive month, economists believe the Bank of Canada is on route to cutting interest rates, with shelter price dynamics a major factor to be considered.
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Mar 19
The former head of one of Canada’s largest pension plans says the federal government should avoid telling Canadian pension funds where to direct capital, despite recent calls encouraging them to invest more at home.
