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1. Bank of Canada expected to hold rates amid Iran‑war price pressures The Bank of Canada is preparing its next rate decision, with policymakers weighing inflation risks tied to the Iran conflict. Markets expect a hold as the Bank releases its new monetary policy report this week.  2. Oil & energy costs rise as global uncertainty persists Oil prices climbed more than US$2.50 as geopolitical tensions continue to influence global supply expectations. Canadian producers are also facing scrutiny, including Cenovus’s Newfoundland oilfield extension, which is projected to increase emissions by 21%. 3. Inflation pressures remain elevated for Canadian households Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.4% in March , driven largely by higher gas prices. Rising costs continue to squeeze consumers, with food and essentials remaining stubbornly expensive.  4. Retail sales slow as Canadians pull back New data shows retail sales growth is losing momentum as households tighten bu...
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Arab Nations Stand Firm Against Trump's Relocation Proposal


In a recent development, powerful Arab nations have collectively rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan. The proposal, which aimed to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, was met with strong opposition from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, the Palestinian Authority, and the Arab League.

The joint statement released by these nations emphasized their rejection of any plans to move Palestinians out of their territories in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the proposal, stating that the Palestinian people "will not abandon their land and holy sites". Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi also expressed firm opposition, highlighting the potential risks of expanding the conflict in the region.

Trump's suggestion, which he described as a way to "clean out that whole thing," was seen as an alarming escalation in the ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people by human rights groups. The proposal has sparked widespread condemnation and reaffirmed the commitment of Arab nations to support the Palestinian cause and resist any attempts to displace their people.

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