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Bank of Japan expected to hold rates
Bank of Japan expected to hold rates
by  AFP

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged in a Wednesday policy decision, with analysts pointing to economic uncertainty fuelled by US trade tariffs. Economists say bank officials are likely to keep the key interest rate at its current level of 0.5 percent when a two-day policy meeting concludes on Wednesday.

Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar
Canada PM Carney announces deal with Australia to boost Arctic radar
by  AFP

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Tuesday a Can$6 billion (US$4.2 billion) deal with Australia to develop an Arctic radar system, warning that Canada must take more responsibility for its defence as US priorities shift. Funding for enhanced Arctic radar was announced under Trudeau, but the decision to partner with Australia was unveiled Tuesday.

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