Tragedy Deepens in Manitoba Cattle Crisis Over BSE Ban
Manitoba cattle farmers face dire losses as BSE fears cut U S cattle imports. Prices plummet, with Statistics Canada showing first half cash receipts at 75 million versus 202 million a year earlier. Ottawa and Washington balk over border reopening, delaying relief funds and new slaughter capacity.
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Bank of Canada Hikes Rate Prompting Market Jitters
The Bank of Canada raised the policy rate by a quarter point, lifting prime rates for banks, lines of credit, and variable mortgages. Analysts foresee more hikes as inflation remains stubborn, while consumers benefit from cheap money yet face higher borrowing costs ahead.
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