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Interest rates on car payments not heavily affected by BoC key interest rate dropDespite the Bank of Canada cutting its interest rate a third time, car dealerships in Regina say it has little to no short-term effect on vehicle financing and interest payments.CanadaSep 5
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Where should you put your money now that interest rates are falling?The Bank of Canada's shift from interest rate hikes to cuts warrants a 'refresh' of Canadian portfolios, investment experts tell Global News.MoneySep 14
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‘Exceptional’ mortgage rates spotted in Canada after U.S. Fed rate cutRipple effects from the U.S. Federal Reserve's half-point rate cut on Wednesday are already being felt in Canada, according to experts.MoneySep 19
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Rent increases in smaller Canadian markets outweigh declines in big cities in August: reportOverall, rising rents in smaller markets outweighed the reductions in the biggest cities to leave asking rents in August up 3.3 per cent from last year to $2,187.ConsumerSep 10
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Better mortgage rates but not prices for B.C. homeowners, buyers after BoC rate cutBritish Columbians can expect better mortgage rates after the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate again Wednesday, experts said. Affordability, however, is still an issue.EconomySep 4
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Bank of England holds key rate after U.S. Fed makes 1st cut in 4 yearsThe Bank of England kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at five per cent on Thursday, mere hours after the U.S. Federal Reserve had delivered an oversized rate cut.EconomySep 19
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U.S. Fed cuts its key rate by 50 basis points in dramatic shiftThe U.S. Federal Reserve delivered an oversized interest rate cut of 50 basis points, reflecting confidence in taming inflation but concern over the economy.U.S. NewsSep 18
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Scott Moe’s approval rating falls to 45% ahead of Saskatchewan electionSaskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s popularity has hit a two-year low, according to a recent poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute.CanadaSep 19
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Weakening economy pushes European Central bank to another rate cutThe ECB lowered its deposit rate by 25 basis points in a widely telegraphed move, following up on a similar cut in June as inflation is now within striking distance of its target.EconomySep 12
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Bank of Canada hopes job growth will ‘pick up’ amid rate cuts: MacklemBank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the health of the labour market is one consideration feeding into the central bank's interest rate decisions.EconomySep 10
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The Bank of Canada cut rates again. Here’s why, and what’s nextThe Bank of Canada is continuing to cut its benchmark interest rate, lowering the cost of borrowing as inflation increasingly looks to be under control.MoneySep 4
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Whooping cough cases are surging in Canada. What’s going on?Quebec has seen the biggest spike in cases, with more than 11,600 reported so far this year, up from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019.CanadaSep 4
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Kids are feeling the pinch of Canada’s cost of living crunch, poll findsMany kids are being told 'no' more often as their parents grapple with the rising cost of living, new Ipsos polling conducted exclusively for Global News shows.MoneySep 4
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As war in Ukraine worsens inflation, Russian central bank hikes ratesRising wages and a strong jobs market have helped shoppers compensate for inflation and as a result “consumer activity remains high,” the central bank said.WorldSep 13
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Survey says: Manitoba premier tops approval ratings with 66%A new poll from the Angus Reid Institute says Wab Kinew holds a 66 per cent approval rating -- a full 20 per cent higher than the three premiers tied for second place.PoliticsSep 19
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The Bank of Canada is expected to cut rates again, with U.S. Fed on deckThe Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve are both gearing up for interest rate decisions. Here's what economists expect from governor Tiff Macklem this week.MoneySep 3
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As inflation eases, Powell says ‘the time has come’ to adjust U.S. rates'The time has come for policy to adjust,' Chair Jerome Powell said in his keynote speech at the Fed's annual economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.EconomyAug 23
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Canada’s unemployment rate hits 7-year high in AugustMore signs of weakness in the Canadian labour market have some economists wondering if the Bank of Canada should pick up the pace of cuts.EconomySep 6
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‘The hangover of inflation’: What’s behind all the recent labour disputes?Whether it's on airport tarmacs, at shipping ports or along railways, Canadians have been seeing disruptions from labour unrest for years. Here's what ties it all together.EconomyAug 27
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Strong housing market rebound could slow pace of rate cuts: BoCDeliberations from the Bank of Canada's latest interest rate cut show a rebound in the housing market could play spoiler for the pace of rate cuts going forward.MoneySep 18