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Expect housing warning from BoC

No change is expected in benchmark interest rates this week, but we’ll likely see BoC issue another warning on housing market conditions, says Nasdaq analyst.

By Staff |October 18, 2016

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Not the right time for BoC rate hike, says C.D. Howe council Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Not the right time for BoC rate hike, says C.D. Howe council

Experts find the Bank of Canada should keep its target for the overnight rate at 0.5% next week. Find out why.

By Staff |October 14, 2016

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Why to leave rate-sensitive sectors now

Central banks have made rates so low that rate-sensitive sectors are at risk.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |October 13, 2016

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Lacklustre Canadian growth expected Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Lacklustre Canadian growth expected

The drop in oil prices has toned down expectations for the Canadian economy, says a Russell Investments global market outlook update. With valuations stretched and no additional support anticipated from monetary policy, the expectation is that Canadian equity, a top performer among developed markets globally this year, is due for a pause. “We believe that […]

By Staff |October 3, 2016

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