Country: CA | Published: 2026-09-17
Canadian shares edged higher ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision, while Bank of Canada minutes showed policymakers expect inflation to stay elevated in the near term. T
Canadian shares edged higher ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision, while Bank of Canada minutes showed policymakers expect inflation to stay elevated in the near term. Trade friction remains the central story, as Washington's push to pull Canada closer has collided with Ottawa's deepening EU ties, drawing tariff threats that add fresh uncertainty to cross-border commerce. Markets are holding a wait-and-see posture, with the Fed decision and tariff rhetoric shaping sentiment more than domestic data.