Economy
BoC Ready to Hike Rates if Energy Prices Fuel Broader Inflation
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem told MPs that interest rate hikes are possible if high energy prices lead to persistent, generalized...
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Economy
Trump’s Economy: Strong Growth Meets Soaring Costs Ahead of Midterms
Despite robust Q1 2026 GDP growth driven by AI investment, American voters face a rising cost of living and higher borrowing costs...
Investing
Honey Badger Silver Surges 63% as Canadian Mining Stocks See Mixed Week
Honey Badger Silver led Canadian mining stocks with a 63.08 percent gain this week, driven by a key acquisition, amidst broader market...
Stocks
Protracted War Sinks Precious Metals Prices Below Year’s Highs
Gold, silver, and PGMs face downward pressure as a prolonged US-Iran conflict and persistent high interest rates dim prospects for challenging record...
Finance
Iran War: Bank of England Warns of Rate Hikes, £80 Mortgage Rise, Higher Energy Bills
The Bank of England's latest report details how the Iran war could trigger interest rate rises, an average £80 monthly increase for...
Markets
Bundesbank’s Nagel Signals ECB June Rate Hike Unless Outlook Improves
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has indicated the European Central Bank will need to raise interest rates in June if the economic outlook...
Finance
UK Faces Wide Field of Economic Uncertainties
The Bank of England signals rate hikes are more likely than not as Middle East conflict fuels inflation, impacting households and businesses.
Finance
US Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.3%, Ending Three-Week Decline
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.3% this week, halting a three-week slide and increasing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers...
Markets
Warren Explains ‘No’ Vote on Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh
Sen. Elizabeth Warren detailed her opposition to Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve nomination, citing concerns over political interference and long-term economic damage.