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Fed sees faster time frame for rate hikes as inflation rises

The Federal Reserve may act sooner than planned to start dialing back low-interest rate policies

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 16, 2021

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Delicate task for Fed: Deciding when to pull back on low rate support Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Delicate task for Fed: Deciding when to pull back on low rate support

Escalating inflation has intensified pressure on the central bank

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |June 14, 2021

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Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold

The central bank expects a strong economic recovery starting this summer

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |June 9, 2021

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Rising interest rates could dampen stimulus impact: PBO Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Rising interest rates could dampen stimulus impact: PBO

The PBO estimate that budget deficits over the next five years will be $117.1 billion more than pre-budget forecasts

By The Canadian Press |May 27, 2021

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