The Federal Reserve’s top policy makers aren’t yet ready to cut interest rates, but worsening trade tensions are nudging them in that direction. In separate comments Tuesday, Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his No. 2, Richard Clarida, reassured nervous investors they’re watching closely for signs that disputes
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Loonie will surge if Poloz doesn’t follow Fed on cuts: Rosenberg – BNN Bloomberg
Loonie will surge if Poloz doesn’t follow Fed on cuts: Rosenberg – BNN Bloomberg
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Bank of Canada Poised to Follow Fed With Rate Cuts, Traders Bet – Bloomberg
The Bank of Canada is likely to join the U.S. Federal Reserve with an interest rate cut this year to deal with the fallout from rising trade tensions, according to trading in the swaps market.
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North American stocks surge as Fed signals rate cut – BNN Bloomberg
North American stocks surge as Fed signals rate cut – BNN Bloomberg
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Bank of Canada holds rates, says economic slowdown likely temporary – Reuters
The Bank of Canada held interest rates steady as expected on Wednesday, but said there was increasing evidence that the economic slowdown was temporary and that growth accelerated in the second quarter.
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Falling interest rates are sending a warning signal to the stock market
The swift drop in interest rates may make mortgages and lots of other loans cheaper, but they don’t necessarily mean good things for the stock market.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/05/28/falling-interest-rates-are-sending-a-warning-signal-to-the-stock-market.html
Ghana Central Bank Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged at 16% – Bloomberg
Ghana’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate even as inflation reached a six-month high in April
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U.S. Fed minutes signal patience on rate moves for ‘some time’ – BNN Bloomberg
U.S. Fed minutes signal patience on rate moves for ‘some time’ – BNN Bloomberg
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Poloz expects rates to rise ‘a bit’ but unsure on timing – BNN Bloomberg
Poloz expects rates to rise ‘a bit’ but unsure on timing – BNN Bloomberg
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