Etiket: hike
Bank of Canada | No rate hike before spring or summer 2022
(Ottawa) The Bank of Canada on Wednesday kept its key interest rate at its minimum 0.25%. Posted on December 8, 2021 at 10:25 a.m. Updated at 12:10 In a statement,…
Due to the health situation, the Groupama-FDJ cycling team cancels its supporters’ hike in Renazé
There will be no Fan Day of the Groupama-FDJ professional cycling team in 2021. Due to the health situation, the 24th edition of this meeting which allows supporters to meet…
Gérard Bérubé’s column: a sustainable rate hike
The vast majority of Canadian homeowners are able to withstand intensifying upward pressure on interest rates, but a quarter of them could experience increased financial stress. As for the accessibility…
Fall of the Turkish currency | Erdogan rejects rate hike again
(Ankara) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again affirmed his refusal to raise the level of key rates, despite the further collapse of the Turkish lira on Tuesday, during a…
Lumber duties | Canada “extremely disappointed” with the hike imposed by Washington
(Ottawa) International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Canada is extremely disappointed that the United States has decided to increase the tariffs it imposes on most Canadian softwood lumber producers. Posted…
A possible rate hike “by the end of 2022”, according to the Fed
(Washington) The US Federal Reserve (Fed) could start raising its key rates “by the end of 2022” if the economy stays on track, its vice-president Richard Clarida said on Monday,…
The government contradicts itself on the Hydro-Quebec rate hike
In October, the Minister of Energy confirmed that Hydro-Québec’s rate increase would be at least 2.6% in 2022. This is double that of last year! At the same time, François…
In Lyon, the rent control comes into force to curb the price hike
No more overpriced rents in Lyon and Villeurbanne: the rental price framework comes into effect on Monday, November 1 and for a period of three years. Ceiling prices have been…
Starbucks announces wage hike in Canada
(Toronto) Starbucks Canada on Wednesday announced an increase in wages and improved benefits, citing a context of “critical understaffing” and a renewed commitment to the well-being of its workers. Posted…