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Bank of Canada’s next framework review to weigh housing affordability

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Bank of Canada’s next framework review to weigh housing affordability

OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada upcoming monetary policy framework review in 2026 is expected to place unprecedented emphasis on housing affordability considerations, as persistent structural challenges in Canada’s housing market increasingly complicate the central bank’s traditional inflation-targeting mandate. The review is currently underway, and the framework will be renewed in 2026 for a five-year … Read more

European Central Bank Warns of Rising Volatility Amid Inflation Uncertainty

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European Central Bank Warns of Rising Volatility Amid Inflation Uncertainty

On July 1, 2025, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported remarks from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde, who cautioned that inflation has become more unpredictable due to global shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at the ECB’s annual conference in Sintra, Portugal, Lagarde highlighted the need for policymakers to … Read more

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