Macklem added that rising global energy costs could further complicate the central bank's inflation projections. The warning suggests that the volatility in energy markets is placing upward pressure on price stability targets for the Canadian economy.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Bank of Canada Warns Oil Surge Drives Sharply Higher Inflation
Commodities3 days ago
Tiff Macklem has issued a caution regarding the increase in forecasted consumer price indexes due to the recent climb in petroleum prices. The governor of the Bank of Canada stated that the institution now sees a sharply higher inflation outlook, driven by the surge in oil and fuel costs.
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