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The Bank of Canada is managing monetary policy amid risks of energy price spillover from Middle East conflict near Hormuz.
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The Bank of Canada is managing monetary policy amid risks of energy price spillover from Middle East conflict near Hormuz.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia disrupt energy supplies, prompting hawkish BoC commentary.1 source
BoC monitors inflation risk from curtailed energy shipments due to Middle East conflict.1 source
Macklem communicated BoC policy stance as US-Iran strikes affect global oil supply.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bank of Canada
central bank of Canada
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Middle East
geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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