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Bank of Canada sees weak 2026 growth outlook as rate cut cycle winds down
The Bank of Canada continued to cut interest rates, dropping another quarter percentage point, which lowered the overnight rate to 2.25%. But…
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U.S. markets, the Federal Reserve, and the decisions that move money.
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U.S. open banking regulation faces implementation delays ahead of April 2026 rollout
America's adoption of open banking has just been struck a serious blow, and it's completely unexpected. A federal judge has weighed in,…
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2026 multi-asset outlook highlights fragile balance across global markets
Columbia Threadneedle's Multi-Asset Investment Outlook 2026 shows how the world's financial markets are currently involved in a delicate balancing act as investors…
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Canada plans record-sized trade delegation to Mexico as economic ties deepen in 2026
Canada readies itself for its most significant trade outreach effort in Mexico, amidst historical heights in economic ties reached between both parties.…
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Canada’s revised steel duties and volume limits take effect on December 26
Canada's steel import landscape undergoes a significant transformation as new protective measures take effect during the final week of December 2025. The…
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Queensland’s mid-year budget update reveals a deeper deficit despite higher-than-expected tax intake
Queensland's treasury delivers mixed financial news as the state's mid-year fiscal review exposes growing budget pressures beneath surface improvements. The Crisafulli Government's…
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Queensland’s fiscal gap expands as public-sector pay increases put pressure on the budget
Queensland's financial outlook deteriorates as escalating public sector wage agreements strain state resources beyond sustainable limits. Recent enterprise bargaining deals with essential…
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Gold forecasts for 2026 surpass $4,000 per ounce milestone
The precious metals industry has witnessed unprecedented optimism owing to analysts' projections of gold prices breaking the record $4,000 per ounce mark…
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JPMorgan CEO warns of heightened recession threat heading into 2026
The American banking sector has been given a wake-up call by the most senior banking figure in the USA regarding the state…
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MUFG agrees to acquire a 20% holding in India’s Shriram Finance in a $4.4 billion deal
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has announced a landmark acquisition that will reshape India's financial services landscape through unprecedented foreign investment. The…
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EU clears €90 billion financing plan for Ukraine amid disagreements over frozen Russian assets
European Union leaders have reached a critical decision on Ukraine's financial future, approving a massive €90 billion loan package for 2026-27 amid…
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Bank of Mexico cuts interest rate for the 12th consecutive time
The Central Bank of Mexico is still pursuing monetary easing policies aggressively despite economic pressures in the second-largest economy in Latin America.…