BoC's Macklem: We don't have to do what the Fed does

Source Fxstreet

Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem hit newswires late Wednesday, reiterating that the BoC isn't beholden to following the Federal Reserve's (Fed) playbook as the two central banks grapple with slightly different economic situations.

Key highlights

  • BoC is getting close to being able to cut rates.
  • GDP growth is expected to be 1.5% in 2024, 2.0% in 2025 and 2026.
  • Data since January has increased our confidence that inflation will continue to come back down.
  • BoC expected core inflation to continue to ease gradually.
  • Growth in the Canadian economy appears to be picking up.
  • Monetary policy appears to be working.
  • BoC does not have to do whatever the Fed does.
Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
Ethereum (ETH) Price Closes Above $3,900 — Is a New All-Time High Possible Before 2024 Ends?Once again, the price of Ethereum (ETH) has risen above $3,900. This bounce has hinted at a further price increase for the altcoin before the end of the year.
Author  Beincrypto
Dec 17, 2024
Once again, the price of Ethereum (ETH) has risen above $3,900. This bounce has hinted at a further price increase for the altcoin before the end of the year.
placeholder
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD slips below 50-day SMA on strong US DollarSilver price retreats during the North American session nearly 1%, after reaching a daily high of $78.20.
Author  FXStreet
Yesterday 00: 13
Silver price retreats during the North American session nearly 1%, after reaching a daily high of $78.20.
placeholder
Gold declines as trading volumes remain subdued due to holidays in ChinaGold price (XAU/USD) extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around $4,930 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
Author  FXStreet
Yesterday 05: 28
Gold price (XAU/USD) extends its losses for the second successive session, trading around $4,930 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Tuesday.
placeholder
Gold weakens as USD uptick and risk-on mood dominate ahead of FOMC MinutesGold (XAU/USD) attracts some follow-through selling for the second straight day and slides to the $4,922 area during the Asian session on Tuesday amid thin liquidity on the back of the Lunar New Year holidays in China.
Author  FXStreet
Yesterday 05: 58
Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some follow-through selling for the second straight day and slides to the $4,922 area during the Asian session on Tuesday amid thin liquidity on the back of the Lunar New Year holidays in China.
placeholder
Top 3 Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple – BTC, ETH and XRP face downside risk as bears regain control Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) remain under pressure on Wednesday, with the broader trend still sideways. BTC is edging below $68,000, nearing the lower consolidating boundary, while ETH and XRP also declined slightly, approaching their key supports.
Author  FXStreet
9 hours ago
Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) remain under pressure on Wednesday, with the broader trend still sideways. BTC is edging below $68,000, nearing the lower consolidating boundary, while ETH and XRP also declined slightly, approaching their key supports.
Related Instrument
goTop
quote