Japan had been a holdout among major industrialized nations in allowing yields to rise
Wall Street welcomed the better-than-expected data as support for the Fed to slow rate hikes
Russia's invasion of Ukraine was one of three main surprises this year, Macklem says in year-end speech
The Fed is expected Wednesday to raise its benchmark short-term rate for a seventh time this year
Interest rate decisions will be data-dependent, deputy governor said
Rate tightening “likely has reached its zenith,” CIBC economist predicts
Central bank may be encouraged by recent inflation cooling: TD economist
The monthly increase in consumer prices is the smallest since November 2021
Strategies were discussed during earnings calls
A smaller December hike shouldn't be taken as a sign the Fed will let up on its inflation fight anytime soon