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Policy Rate Unchanged as Bank of Canada Advances Quantitative Tightening
Explore the Bank of Canada's latest rate announcement where it maintains its policy rate and continues with quantitative tightening amid global economic slowdown. Uncover how these monetary measures interact with Canada's economic outlook and global financial dynamics.
Bank of Canada Holds Policy Rate Steady at 5% Amid Global Economic Shifts
In its most recent rate announcement, the Bank of Canada opted to maintain its target for the overnight interest rate at 5%, while keeping the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. The bank is continuing its course of quantitative tightening, and insistent on restoring price stability in Canada.
U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded to ‘AA+’ by Fitch: An Analysis
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the U.S. Sovereign Credit Rating to 'AA+' from 'AAA', citing fiscal deterioration, a growing debt burden, and erosion of governance.
Federal Reserve Takes Rates to 22-Year High
Discover the Federal Reserve's unprecedented move as it raises interest rates to a 22-year high in response to a surge in the economy. Learn about the implications and reasons behind this decision to tackle inflationary concerns.
Bank of Canada Responds to Economic Pressures with 5% Rate Hike
Facing persistent inflation and robust economic growth, the Bank of Canada takes decisive action, raising its key interest rate to 5%. Explore how this policy change aims to restore price stability and shape Canada's economic outlook for the coming years.
Federal Reserve Signals More Hikes After Current Pause
Explore our analysis of the Federal Reserve's June 14, 2023 decision to pause its rate-hiking campaign. Understand the implications of this pause, the Fed's future interest rate projections, and its revised economic growth and unemployment forecasts.