Canadian Wholesale Sales MoM Final (Dec) M/M 2.0% vs. Exp. 2.1% (Prev. -1.8%)

The final reading for Canadian wholesale sales in December came in at 2.0%, slightly below expectations of 2.1%, but a significant recovery from a prior contraction of -1.8%.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry, when exiting talks with the US, said "There is no trust between the two parties, we have to continue the negotiations in these conditions"

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PREVIEW: RBNZ Policy Announcement due Wednesday 18th February at 01:00GMT/20:00EST

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Canadian Wholesale Sales MoM Final (Dec) M/M 2.0% vs. Exp. 2.1% (Prev. -1.8%)

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Oman's Foreign Ministry is expected to issue an official statement on the round of US-Iran talks that concluded today, Press TV reports; US and Iranian teams to return to their capitals for consultations

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This trend indicates a rebound in consumer demand, which could support a hawkish stance from the Bank of Canada regarding interest rate policy as they seek to manage inflationary pressures.

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