Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated that global imbalances are increasing and may be contributing to financial stability risks. Speaking to a business audience in Paris, Macklem highlighted that China's outward flow of capital continues, with the United States remaining the largest recipient of these flows [1]. He emphasized that these imbalances are growing and could be fueling risks to financial stability [1].
Macklem noted that while global imbalances tend to adjust slowly, the persistent attractiveness of the US Dollar may have allowed these imbalances to last longer than they otherwise would [1]. He also pointed out that leveraged trading strategies employed by hedge funds and non-bank financial intermediaries could be making core financial markets more fragile [1].
Despite the United States pulling back from open trade, Macklem suggested that other countries should seek to deepen trade and investment relationships [1]. He argued that to achieve a more balanced and resilient global system, it is necessary to create more destinations for global savings beyond just the US [1].
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CONCLUSION
Governor Macklem's remarks underscore concerns about growing global imbalances and their potential to heighten financial stability risks. He called for diversification of global capital flows and deeper international trade relationships to build a more resilient financial system.