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Loss of Independence of U.S. Fed Would Particularly Affect Canada: BoC’s Macklem

BoC Governor Macklem emphasized central bank independence and warned U.S. political interference could increase risks for Canadian economic forecasts and market stability.

  • On Jan 28, 2026, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned a loss of independence at the U.S. Federal Reserve would affect Canadian financial markets due to economic integration at a news conference after the latest rate decision.
  • Political attacks and a Justice Department probe have intensified pressure on Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, after Donald Trump, U.S. President, demanded faster rate cuts and criminal threats emerged earlier this month.
  • Macklem highlighted concrete market strains such as Federal Reserve unpredictability, noting it dents the U.S. dollar's safe-asset role and leads foreign investors to hedge currency exposure.
  • Holding the rate, the Bank of Canada also released projections for 2026 and 2027 that Tiff Macklem warned are more vulnerable, while money markets price no rate cuts through 2026.
  • Amid elevated geopolitical risks, Macklem warned of unusual shock potential, citing a 100 per cent tariff threat and U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement review as clear risks to Canada’s outlook.
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Loss of independence of U.S. Fed would particularly affect Canada: BoC's Macklem

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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