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The rising opportunity cost of extreme weather The rising opportunity cost of extreme weather

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The rising opportunity cost of extreme weather

Economic impact of natural disasters goes beyond short-term, hurts investment, productivity, RBC economists say

By James Langton |June 17, 2025

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BoC weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold BoC weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold

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BoC weighed June rate cut — but trade uncertainty kept it on hold

Policymakers cited unpredictable U.S. trade policy, inflation in holding rate at 2.75%

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |June 17, 2025

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Foreign investors dump Canadian corporate bonds Foreign investors dump Canadian corporate bonds

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Foreign investors dump Canadian corporate bonds

April saw largest monthly divestment from domestic bonds since 2018

By James Langton |June 17, 2025

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Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation

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Statistics Canada updates CPI basket, raises weight of shelter and transportation

Changes reflect higher spending on housing and vehicles

By The Canadian Press |June 17, 2025

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