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Fed worries about China as U.S. considers raising rate Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fed worries about China as U.S. considers raising rate

The minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting gave no specific clues on whether the central bank's officials were poised to raise interest rates in September.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |August 19, 2015

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Recession would be short-lived Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Recession would be short-lived

The Canadian economy contracted in Q1 2015. But investors shouldn't fear a prolonged reccession, if one occurs.

By Staff |July 29, 2015

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U.S. Fed continues to hold on rate hike Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. Fed continues to hold on rate hike

The U.S. Fed is moving slowly toward raising interest rates.

July 29, 2015

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BoC cuts rate to 0.5% Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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BoC cuts rate to 0.5%

The Bank of Canada is lowering its target for the overnight rate to 0.5%. The bank rate is correspondingly 0.75% and the deposit rate is 0.25%.

July 15, 2015

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