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17 September 2026

The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'

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The Fed raises interest rates. And, EU proposes Canada become an 'associate member'

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in years. And, the European Union has proposed that Canada become its first-ever "associate member." (Image credit: Jean-Christophe Verhaegen)

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