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Economy  ·  2 days ago

Bank of Canada warns of oil shock

The Bank of Canada reports that rising oil prices are negatively impacting both business and consumer confidence. Governor Tiff Macklem highlighted that volatility in crude markets, influenced by tensions in the Middle East, is placing pressure on the national economy. This development reflects broader concerns regarding how external energy shocks transmit into domestic inflationary environments.

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