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Canada central bank holds key lending rate at 5%
Canada central bank holds key lending rate at 5%
Economy
by  AFP

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its key lending rate at five percent for the fourth time in a row, saying it remains concerned about stubbornly high inflation. Its course, Shenfeld added, "has shifted from a discussion of whether rates are high enough to one about how long they need to keep rates at 5 percent.

Polish farmers protest against 'uncontrolled' Ukraine imports
Polish farmers protest against 'uncontrolled' Ukraine imports
Economy
by  AFP

Polish farmers on Wednesday put up nationwide road blockades to protest against Ukrainian farm imports which they said were undermining their revenues. Farmers launched over 160 road protests with tractors and farm machinery, blocking or slowing traffic as they beeped horns and waved Polish flags.