China, other nations, cool to U.S. request to protect oil shipments
With fuel prices likely to stoke inflation, projected rate cut less certain this year
Transport and fertilizer cost increases to hit prices for goods, food
Iran War has choked off most tanker transport through the Strait of Hormuz
Five-year plan doubles down on tech investment for growth
April crude contract spiked to nearly US$120 before easing to under US$95
Market volatility, potential recession also on the list of worries
The central bank's next scheduled rate decision is set for March 18
Central banks, investors driven to gold by erratic U.S. policy, geopolitical risk
Toronto, Ottawa are bidding to host the bank