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joshlaverty/E+ via Getty Images Holding its benchmark rate stead at 0.25% as expected, the Bank of Canada continues to taper, cutting weekly bond purchases to C$2B vs. C$3B previously. Noting the continuing economic recovery, BOC Governor Tiff Macklem - in a post-meeting press conference - wa...
The chief problem facing most of the world's developed economies today is the level of outstanding debt, both private and public. Demographics remain one of the most powerful drivers of long-term economic growth. Sustained inflation requires a permanent increase in demand relative...
As the first half of 2021 comes to an end, the global economy is recovering strongly from its sharp decline last year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional economic growth differences during the first half reflect differences in the spread of the pandemic and policy responses to i...
The reopening should continue across the major developed economies through the second half of 2021. The focus for markets has shifted to the strength of the growth rebound, the implications for inflation and the timing of central bank moves to taper asset purchases and eventually rais...
Yastreb: The Canadian communications sector is enjoying its highest return year to date since 2011. Recent Canadian telecom regulator decisions are positive for the industry. Telecoms typically underperform when the TSX has very strong return. For further details see: Ca...
It feels like Canadian housing activity has surged. The rise in debt and average house prices was somewhat predictable. If we believe that there has been too much activity in the housing market, construction is due for a reversal if something else goes wrong in the labour market. ...
Factors driving the Canadian dollar higher. Outlook for Canadian dollar. Investment implications from a high loonie. For further details see: What The High-Flying Loonie Could Mean For Your Investments
Last year's pandemic crisis U-trip took just 128 days - significantly less than the long-term average, despite a once-in-a-generation healthcare crisis. While the recovery speed has varied, the global economy is clearly on the mend. We believe that the next phase of the reopening/...
The Bank of Canada left the policy rate unchanged at 0.25% and weekly QE asset purchases at C$3 billion. However, it offered hints that we should expect further QE tapering soon with a rate hike firmly on the agenda for the second half of next year. In FX, this should translate in...
Bank of Canada keeps rates unchanged. Orlando: BoC will be looking for more evidence on recovery at the next meeting. Orlando: Canadian housing is the biggest risk for the BoC. For further details see: BoC Keeps Rates On Hold, As Pace Of Vaccinations Lifts Canada's Econo...