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Two big banks to watch in 2018

Canada’s banks were on a tear in the latter half of 2017. Will that continue?

By Katie Keir |January 16, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Rates to rise starting next week: big five banks

Strength of jobs market seals the deal

By Staff |January 8, 2018

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Industry

RBC names new president of Quebec headquarters

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By Staff |December 15, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Big banks forecast next BoC rate hike

The Bank of Canada makes a rate decision on Wednesday, but no one’s calling for an increase—certainly none of the big banks. The banks do, however, have plenty to say when it comes to forecasting when the next hike will occur. Read: Unemployment rate drops to 5.9% as economy grows In an earlier report, CIBC […]

By Staff |December 4, 2017

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Feds name new infrastructure bank board

The federal government has named the 10 board members who will steer the new Canada Infrastructure Bank. The arm’s-length corporation based in Toronto will be responsible for financing large infrastructure projects across the country, leveraging $35 billion in government funding. Former RBC executive Janice Fukakusa is chair of the board and will lead the search […]

By Staff |November 16, 2017

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Banks’ predictions for the next BoC rate hike

This week, the Bank of Canada held fast to its 1% benchmark rate. In a report, Desjardins economists describe the historically low rate as “reflective of highly expansionary monetary policy.” They thus expect normalization of rates in the coming quarters, albeit at a gradual pace. “A third increase could be announced either in December or, […]

By Staff |October 25, 2017

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Bank

Two big banks to watch in 2018

Rates to rise starting next week: big five banks

RBC names new president of Quebec headquarters

Big banks forecast next BoC rate hike

National Bank increases dividend as Q4 net income rises 15%

Is Canada at risk of recession in 2018?

Consumers want more digital communication from banks: survey

Feds name new infrastructure bank board

Markets hitting highs? Don’t panic

Banks’ predictions for the next BoC rate hike