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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Bank of Canada is poised to raise interest rates for the first time in more than three years as energy prices fuel inflation worries. Oil trading near $115 per barrel has prompted policymakers to reconsider their accommodative stance. Expectations are mounting for a hawkish policy shift in the coming months. The move would represent a significant pivot from the central bank's extended period of rate stability. Market participants are monitoring similar pressures facing other central banks globally, with energy-driven inflation emerging as a key policy consideration.
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