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Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says

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Cutting interest rates too soon in Europe risks progress against inflation, central bank chief says

Sluggish economic growth and the impact of higher interest rates on economic activity have sparked bets on rate cuts

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |January 17, 2024

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Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming

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Top Federal Reserve official says inflation fight seems nearly won, with rate cuts coming

Member of the Fed's board of governors noted that inflation is slowing even as growth and hiring remain solid

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 16, 2024

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As Canadians cut back, mortgage holders say they can make higher payments: BoC survey As Canadians cut back, mortgage holders say they can make higher payments: BoC survey

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As Canadians cut back, mortgage holders say they can make higher payments: BoC survey

Consumers have changed their spending habits in response to higher inflation, interest rates

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press  and  Staff |January 15, 2024

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Bank of Canada’s looming rate cut dilemma Bank of Canada’s looming rate cut dilemma

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Bank of Canada’s looming rate cut dilemma

Central bank will need a communications shift to navigate policy pivot, TD says

By James Langton |January 10, 2024

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