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Federal Reserve and the markets in standoff on rate hikes Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Federal Reserve and the markets in standoff on rate hikes

Sooner or later, someone has to blink

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press  and  Stan Choe, The Associated Press |January 24, 2023

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A quarter of Canadians think prices will eventually fall. Here’s why that’s unlikely A quarter of Canadians think prices will eventually fall. Here’s why that’s unlikely

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A quarter of Canadians think prices will eventually fall. Here’s why that’s unlikely

For now, the central bank's worries are far removed from fears of deflation

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |January 23, 2023

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BoC expected to deliver eighth consecutive rate hike, but it’s probably the last one Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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BoC expected to deliver eighth consecutive rate hike, but it’s probably the last one

“If things get out of hand” BoC “might have to raise rates again,” says TD’s Orlando

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |January 20, 2023

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Federal Reserve vice-chair backs smaller hikes, saying inflation easing Federal Reserve vice-chair backs smaller hikes, saying inflation easing

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Federal Reserve vice-chair backs smaller hikes, saying inflation easing

However, interest rates must remain elevated "for some time," Brainard said

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 19, 2023

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