Fed and Bank of Canada Hold Rates Amid Rising Energy Costs
The Fed and Bank of Canada kept interest rates steady today. Both banks warned that rising energy costs from the Iran war could lead to persistent inflation.
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The central banks of the United States and Canada adopted hawkish stances on Wednesday as rising energy costs linked to regional conflict complicated the global economic outlook. While both institutions chose to maintain current interest rates, officials signaled a readiness to act if inflationary pressures from the energy sector become entrenched.
