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OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Bank of Canada said on Thursday that inflation could remain higher than projected if supply imbalances and pressures on capacity persist, which might lead it to reduce stimulus more quickly than currently expected. When asked during a news conference if above-target inflation could be a sign there is less slack in the economy than the central bank is projecting, Deputy Governor Tim Lane said it was a "certainly a possibility." The Bank of Canada targets the 2% mid-point of a 1-3% inflation control range.

The average consumer price index (CPI) in the first four months of this year inched up 0.89 percent from the same period last year, the lowest rise for the first four months of a year since 2016 and clearing the way for the country to achieve its goal of keeping inflation at below 4 percent for the year as a whole, according to an official from the General Statistics Office (GSO).

. The report reveals the list of banks that faced the biggest fines in 2020. Fines were imposed by regulators for breaches of different protocols like Anti-Money Laundering (AML), violation of Know Your Customer (KYC) and operating guidelines, personal data leaks, among others. The bank fines covered the period of January 1st, 2020, to December 31st, 2020. Bank Fines US banks account for the highest fines from 12 violations in 2020. According to the findings, the United States accounts for the highest fines at $11.11 billion or 73.4% of the issued fines. The fines emanated from 12 cases. Aus...

There was a time this was going to be a big news day. confirmation hearing that starts in a few minutes, janet yellin will address the maximum employment and stable prices. remember, that's the biggest issue for a lot of republicans when it comes to the fed. dual mandate established in 1977 allows the federal reserve to focus one goal or another as conditions demand. other central banks focus solely on inflation control. yellin is considered one of the fed's most dovish policymakers meaning voicing concerns. unemployment takes the focus off keeping inflation low, but these confirmation hearing...