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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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At least 30 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, according to local hospitals, marking one of the deadliest escalations since the ceasefire took effect. The strikes hit several densely populated areas, including parts of Gaza City and Khan Younis, leaving emergency crews struggling to reach survivors under the rubble.

Medical staff reported that women and children were among the dead, with dozens more injured. The sudden surge in casualties has heightened fears that the fragile ceasefire could unravel, as both sides accuse each other of violating its terms.

The latest violence comes amid ongoing humanitarian strain in Gaza, where shortages of medical supplies, fuel, and clean water continue to deepen the crisis. Residents describe a growing sense of uncertainty as they brace for the possibility of further escalation.


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