Canadian, U.S. stock markets fall amid central bank rate decisions
The Middle East war has made it difficult for anyone to make economic forecasts
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 18, 2026 March 18, 2026
- 17:09
The Middle East war has made it difficult for anyone to make economic forecasts
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