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BoC warns of bumpy economic start to 2021 as it keeps key rate on hold Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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BoC warns of bumpy economic start to 2021 as it keeps key rate on hold

The central bank plans to continue buying about $4 billion in bonds per week

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |December 9, 2020

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As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases

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As economy struggles, Fed weighs boosting bond purchases

Since June, the Fed has been buying $120 billion in bonds each month

November 26, 2020

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Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote

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Controversial Fed nominee Shelton stalls in Senate test vote

Shelton’s past writings have questioned the Fed’s political independence

November 18, 2020

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Growth, not taxes, will pay for pandemic spending: Poloz Growth, not taxes, will pay for pandemic spending: Poloz

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Growth, not taxes, will pay for pandemic spending: Poloz

The former Bank of Canada governor is optimistic about the recovery

By Mark Burgess |November 17, 2020

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