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Sputtering Economy Gives Bank of Canada Cover to Bide Time on Iran War

WSJ Economy March 18, 2026 · 6:35 pm Read Original

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Sputtering Economy Gives Bank of Canada Cover to Bide Time on Iran War

Bank of Canada Gov. Tiff Macklem believes time is on his side about making a judgment call in response to higher energy prices. A weak Canadian economy bolsters his case.

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Published Mar 18, 2026 · 6:35 pm

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