Alphabet (GOOG.O) executive said rising cybersecurity risks are driving demand for AI-driven security platforms.

Capital Economics economist Bradley Sanders said the BOC's decision to raise its policy rate indicates the risk balance has shifted from trade-driven downside to inflation upside from energy prices. He added the central bank has cooled market expectations for a more hawkish path, supporting his view that the current tightening cycle may include only two further hikes. The BOC said high uncertainty in the outlook warrants cautious policy moves but left open the possibility of further rate increases.

WBG: Any escalation of the Middle East conflict or continued damage to Russian oil infrastructure could further push up energy prices.