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Canada Holds Steady: Interest Rate Pause Signals Cautious Confidence

                      The Bank of Canada also held its policy rate at its last scheduled rate announcement in December. The Bank of Canada has opted to keep its key interest rate at 2.25% , a move that underscores a careful balancing act as the country approaches a pivotal moment in North American trade relations. With CUSMA (the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement) negotiations on the horizon, policymakers appear intent on maintaining stability while assessing potential economic turbulence. The decision reflects a mix of optimism and prudence. Inflation has been easing gradually, giving the central bank some breathing room. At the same time, global economic uncertainty and the high stakes of upcoming trade talks mean officials are reluctant to introduce new variables into the financial system. By holding the rate steady, the Bank of Canada signals confidence in the economy’s underlying resilience while acknowledgin...
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Nasdaq Futures Sink After Early Big Tech Bust, With Fed on Deck

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The Nasdaq futures have taken a hit after the early Big Tech bust, with the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision of the year on deck. 

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is set to sink around 1.1% on Wednesday, while the benchmark S&P 500 traded about 0.5% lower after slumping slightly below its record high on Tuesday. 

The poor start from the tech mega-caps, which are expected to do much of the heavy lifting for the S&P 500 this earnings season, could unnerve Wall Street. Boeing is the highlight of the Wednesday earnings docket amid a string of safety concerns related to its planes.


 

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