BoC governor warns central bank independence is crucial to price stability
Growth will be challenged by a record drop in students, temporary workers
Central bank governor also touches on role in regulating stablecoins
Grocery store prices jumped 4.7% year-over-year as travel, gas costs eased
The central bank lowered its key interest rate by one percentage point this year
AI, bitcoin, are 'pockets of risk' as investors adopt more conservative year-end stance
Rate hikes likely not needed anytime soon, as cost pressures stable
Decision will weigh strong job reports against slowing economy, inflation 'noise'
Refinancing activity driving rise in originations, as pandemic era echoes
Survey finds 40% expecting to pass on tariff costs in year ahead