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Top central bankers assert need for higher interest rates to tackle persistent inflation

Despite rate increases, Fed chairman says rates "haven't been restrictive very long"

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Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 3.4%, but forecasters still expect July rate hike

The long-awaited decline in food inflation has yet to come

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Most forecasters expect BoC to raise interest rates again in July

A dip in inflation may not be enough to stop another rate hike

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U.K. recession fears mount after Bank of England hikes borrowing rates by more than expected

With inflation at 8.7%, monetary policy committee raised interest rate to 5%

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BoC debated waiting until July to hike rates, but says data prompted it to act sooner

Latest hike came after inflation rose slightly to 4.4% in April

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Bank of Canada likely to hike again in July: TD

Central banks seek sweet spot between fighting inflation and sparking recession

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Home sales in May post first year-over-year increase since June 2021

CREA data suggest a marked shift away from sluggish sales and slumping prices

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ECB hikes rates again and vows more after Fed hits pause

The quarter-point boost is the European Central Bank's eighth straight increase in interest rates

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Fiscal policy needs to join inflation fight: CIBC

Government spending, hiring and transfers are making BoC's job tougher

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Unemployment rate ticks higher in May for first time in 9 months

Job gains have moderated, StatsCan says