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Canadian financial system stable, but trade war poses big risks, says central bank
A prolonged trade war could increase the risks to Canadian financial stability by hurting banks and other institutions and by ...
Preserving Central Bank Credibility: Addressing Threats To The Fed's Independence
President Trump’s longstanding criticism of the Fed Chairman Powell came to a head when the White House confirmed 2 weeks ago ...
Taiwan Central Bank Says U.S. Didn’t Make Forex Demands, Urges Calm as Currency Surges
Taiwan’s central bank has denied speculation that the U.S. asked the island to lift the value of the Taiwan dollar, convening ...
Brazil central bank hikes rates to near 20-year high, leaves next steps open
Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points on Wednesday in a sixth straight hike that pushed borrowing ...
Bank of England cuts interest rates: Here's what it means for your money
The Bank of England’s interest rate cut on Thursday will bring a sigh of relief for borrowers, businesses and hard-pressed ...
Trump is desperate for a boost from the Fed. Here are 2 reasons the bank's hands may be tied.
The Fed is dealing with competing macroeconomic forces that could tie its hands and leave Powell and the central bank behind ...
New Zealand central bank warns of financial system risks amid global volatility
New Zealand's central bank said on Wednesday that risks to the financial system have increased over the past six months due ...