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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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In an interview with Reuters, BoC Governor Tiff Macklem warned that the global environment faces an unusually high risk of fresh disruptions. He said geopolitical risks are “elevated” and that the potential for new shocks has increased materially. He also cited attacks on the independence of the Fed as an added source of uncertainty this […] The post BoC Macklem sees forecasts more fragile amid rising uncertainty appeared first on ActionForex.
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