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U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

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U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

The Fed may get some unintentional help in its inflation fight from the aftereffects of the SVB collapse

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 14, 2023

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A ‘soft landing’ may still be in sight

CIBC's chief economist says it could be a "wobbly" first half of the year for equity markets

By Maddie Johnson |March 13, 2023

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Bank of Canada holds key rate for first time in a year, leaves door open to hikes

The economy has generally moved in the right direction for the bank as it aims to slow activity

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |March 8, 2023

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As interest rates rise, lifecos’ strong profits continue

The Big Four Canadian life insurers reported near-record profits for 2022, DBRS says

By James Langton |March 7, 2023

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Powell: Rate hikes could accelerate if economy stays strong

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Powell: Rate hikes could accelerate if economy stays strong

Getting inflation back to 2% “has a long way to go,” Fed chair tells senators while analysts raise spectre of a half-point hike

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 7, 2023

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Bank earnings flat in Q1 as provisions, expenses rise: Fitch

Bank earnings flat in Q1 as provisions, expenses rise: Fitch

Revenue growth across major business segments was outpaced by rising costs

By James Langton |March 6, 2023

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Economy posted no growth in Q4, but consumer spending is holding on

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Economy posted no growth in Q4, but consumer spending is holding on

The Statscan report showed a grimmer economy than forecasters expected as higher rates took a toll

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |February 28, 2023

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Fed’s rate hikes likely to cause a recession, research says

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Fed’s rate hikes likely to cause a recession, research says

But Fed board member says current environment differs from past inflationary periods in four ways

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |February 24, 2023

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Small business outlook remains tepid as cost concerns rise: CFIB

With interest rates increasing, borrowing costs add to ongoing economic challenges

By Staff |February 23, 2023

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Macklem says economy still overheated and jobs market is too tight

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Macklem says economy still overheated and jobs market is too tight

BoC ready to raise rates further if inflation sticks around

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |February 16, 2023

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