BOJ chief Ueda sees 'some upside risks' to inflation WASHINGTON, Nov 6 : Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank expects underlying inflation to stay around its 2 per cent target but recognizes there are "some upside risks." The rise in prices of energy-related products was beginning to hit consumer inflation with price growth seen accelerating further into early next year, Ueda said. "We are in an equilibrium with wages growing at a level consistent with 2 per cent...
Americas Canada to Give 200,000 Temporary Residents Permanent Status as One-Time Measure Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government plans to transition up to 200,000 temporary residents to permanent residency by the end of 2027, in addition to its annual immigration target. The Canadian government’s immigration levels plan maintained its annual targets for temporary and permanent residents at 370,000 and 380,000 respectively through 2029. But a one-time measure will also grant permanent...
