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December Fed hike still a “strong” possibility

President-elect Donald Trump may have beat the odds in this week's election, but that hasn't swayed the U.S. Federal Reserve.

By Staff |November 11, 2016

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U.S. dollar gaining while loonie under pressure Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. dollar gaining while loonie under pressure

The U.S. dollar is gaining as a Fed rate hike becomes more likely, but the loonie is flagging.

By Staff |October 28, 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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Fed insider warns of consequences of low rates Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Fed insider warns of consequences of low rates

Boston Fed president Eric Rosengren is warning that low rates are negatively effecting asset prices, reports The Wall Street Journal. As of March, commercial real estate lending totalled US$3.6 trillion, provided by banks, financial firms, pension funds and life insurers. Low-yield returns brought about by the Fed and its overseas counterparts are driving real estate […]

By Staff |September 19, 2016

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