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Bank of Canada's Macklem warns global resilience 'under strain'

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Lord, C. (2026, October 17). Bank of Canada's Macklem warns global resilience 'under strain'. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/business/bank-of-canada-s-macklem-warns-global-resilience-under-strain/article_6c50964f-a18f-5e12-8017-3560a74ca50c.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-17 · by Craig Lord

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Tiff Macklem, the governor of the Bank of Canada, warned during a press conference at the International Monetary Fund meetings in Bangkok that while the global economy has shown resilience through recent challenges, it is now facing significant tests. Macklem did not provide specific numbers but highlighted concerns about the ongoing stress on the world economy's stability.
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Tiff Macklem, the Governor of the Bank of Canada, warned at the International Monetary Fund meetings in Bangkok on October 17, 2026, that while the global economy has managed recent shocks well, its resilience is now being tested. Macklem’s remarks come as financial leaders gather to discuss economic stability amid ongoing challenges.

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Bangkok Bank of Canada International Monetary Fund the Bank of Canada

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The head of the Bank of Canada says the global economy has held up well through a series of recent shocks but that resilience is being tested.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-17
2026-10-17 · Toronto Star
Bank of Canada's Macklem warns global resilience 'under strain' · assertive framing

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The head of the Bank of Canada says the global economy has held up well through a series of recent shocks but that resilience is being tested. asserted
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Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem spoke to reporters today from the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund meetings in Bangkok. asserted
Macklem → speak → Bangkok
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