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Forecasting where the loonie will land Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Forecasting where the loonie will land

Will Canada's dollar keep rising along with rates?

By Staff |August 1, 2017

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Why fintech has an incentive to be regulated: BoC paper Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Why fintech has an incentive to be regulated: BoC paper

Fintech and blockchain technology have raised questions about whether the industrial organization of the financial system is ready for an overhaul. But according to Bank of Canada staff — who recently penned a discussion paper titled, “Fintech: Is This Time Different? A Framework for Assessing Risks and Opportunities for Central Banks” — fintechs have incentives […]

By Staff |July 25, 2017

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Consumer spending gains annual 3.88% in Q2 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Consumer spending gains annual 3.88% in Q2

Consumer spending rose at a faster annual pace in Q2, according to data provided by Moneris Solutions, indicating growing confidence in the Canadian economy. Moneris says spending in Canada rose by 3.88% in dollar volume during the quarter from the same period a year earlier. The firm reported more moderate annualized growth of 3.46% in […]

By Staff |July 20, 2017

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Inflation to 2% within a year? It adds up, say economists Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Inflation to 2% within a year? It adds up, say economists

Strong data make the case

By Staff |July 13, 2017

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