Desjardins economists challenge the recent assertions made by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and U.S. Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh regarding productivity's relationship with interest rates. The analysis reveals critical misunderstandings in their interpretation of how productivity gains influence monetary policy decisions. This divergence in economic perspectives highlights important implications for future interest rate strategies and inflation management across North American financial markets.

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