The head of Canada’s central bank acknowledged the country’s economy is struggling but said conditions do not clearly meet the bar for a recession, a distinction...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
Author: First Financial News Desk
Bank of Canada holds interest rate as global uncertainty clouds outlook
The Bank of Canada issued its latest interest rate decision, keeping markets and borrowers focused on how Canada’s central bank is navigating slowing growth and persistent...
Wall Street futures edge up as semiconductor stocks continue to climb
U.S. stock futures moved modestly higher in recent trading, lifted in part by continued strength in semiconductor shares. The gains signal cautious optimism among investors as...
Stocks fall sharply despite strong May jobs report as investors weigh other risks
U.S. stocks declined in recent trading even as May’s employment data came in well above expectations, a reminder that markets can move on more than a...