Economic Indicators

Fed raises key rate by quarter point despite bank turmoil

Inflation remains elevated, bank failures likely to “weigh on economic activity”

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 22, 2023

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BoC was still concerned about potentially sticky inflation as it held interest rate

Actual 2023 growth could be stronger than forecast

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |March 22, 2023

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U.K. inflation jumps to 10.4%, surprising analysts

Quarter-point rate hike predicted as Ukraine war drives prices up

By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press |March 22, 2023

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Canadian home sales expected to pick up in spring but inventory still lags

New listings down 26% year over year, average price down 19%

By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press |March 22, 2023

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