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Canadian, U.S. stock markets fall amid central bank rate decisions

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Canadian, U.S. stock markets fall amid central bank rate decisions

The Middle East war has made it difficult for anyone to make economic forecasts

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |March 18, 2026

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Markets edge higher ahead of rate decisions from BoC and Fed

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Markets edge higher ahead of rate decisions from BoC and Fed

Investors will be parsing central bank comments for clues

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |March 17, 2026

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BlackRock points to ‘unusually attractive’ opportunities in fixed income

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BlackRock points to ‘unusually attractive’ opportunities in fixed income

However, asset manager says window won’t remain open forever

By Alisha Hiyate |February 24, 2026

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AI models can forecast, but their choices are flexible

AI models can forecast, but their choices are flexible

Fed research uncovers AI models' decision-making tendencies

By James Langton |February 3, 2026

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S&P/TSX composite rises on broad-based gains, U.S. stock markets also higher

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S&P/TSX composite rises on broad-based gains, U.S. stock markets also higher

PMI data for both countries improved in January

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |February 2, 2026

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Carney calls Trump’s Fed chair pick a ‘fantastic choice’

Carney calls Trump’s Fed chair pick a ‘fantastic choice’

Kevin Warsh's time as a Fed official overlapped with Carney's tenure as BoC governor

By Craig Lord, The Canadian Press |January 30, 2026

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S&P/TSX composite sinks on precious metals sell-off

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S&P/TSX composite sinks on precious metals sell-off

U.S. markets also down after Trump names hawkish Fed chair nominee

By Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press |January 30, 2026

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Trump names former Fed official Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair

Trump names former Fed official Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair

If confirmed by the Senate, he'll replace Jerome Powell as chair in May

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 30, 2026

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Fed keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered

Two officials dissented from the decision, preferring a cut

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |January 28, 2026

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Loss of independence of U.S. Fed would particularly affect Canada: BoC’s Macklem

Loss of independence of U.S. Fed would particularly affect Canada: BoC’s Macklem

Trump has repeatedly criticized the Fed for not moving faster to cut rates

By Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press |January 28, 2026

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