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Bank of Canada Holds the Line as Global Turmoil Clouds Outlook

  Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem takes part in a press conference in Ottawa on September 17, 2025 The Bank of Canada has opted to keep its key interest rate steady at 2.25%, a decision that reflects the delicate balancing act policymakers face as global uncertainty intensifies. With inflationary pressures rising and economic growth showing signs of strain, the central bank is navigating a narrow path shaped by forces largely outside its control. A major driver of the current tension is the surge in oil prices triggered by ongoing geopolitical conflict. Higher energy costs are feeding into broader inflation, raising concerns that price pressures could become more persistent. At the same time, elevated borrowing costs and weakening consumer confidence are weighing on domestic economic momentum. By holding the rate, the Bank of Canada signals caution: it aims to avoid stifling growth while still keeping inflation expectations anchored. The central bank emphasized that it rema...

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Louvre Heist: Police Close In on Suspects, But Stolen Treasures Remain Missing

                A tiara adorned with pearls worn by French Empress Eugenie was among the items stolen by thieves

French authorities are tightening the net around the suspects behind the daring Louvre heist, but experts warn that the priceless artworks may never be recovered.

Investigators believe they are close to identifying and apprehending the group responsible for the theft, which has shaken the art world and raised questions about museum security. Yet, recovering the stolen pieces poses a far greater challenge. Stolen masterpieces often vanish into the shadows of the black market, where they are traded privately or used as collateral in criminal dealings.

Art crime specialists note that once such works disappear, they are rarely seen again in public. “The thieves may be caught, but the art is likely already hidden, sold, or damaged,” one expert explained.

For now, the Louvre remains open, but under heightened security, as France grapples with the loss of cultural treasures that may never return to their rightful place.


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