Central Bank

When the markets’ sweet spot will end

This is the longest stretch of synchronized global growth since the financial crisis, with every OECD economy currently expanding. Read: Canada’s growth tops G7 countries: IMF “We are referring to this period as the sweet spot because economic growth is occurring at a period of benign or tepid inflationary pressures,” say Craig Basinger and Derek […]

By Staff |October 16, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Economic events to watch

The main event this week will be the Bank of Canada's Wednesday policy meeting

By Staff |September 5, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Dissecting Canada’s — and the world’s — inflation woes

What common factors lead to weak inflation, and when will they dissipate?

By Staff |August 8, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Portfolio prospects as central banks tighten

One place to look as central banks pull back

August 3, 2017

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BoC holds rates, notes ‘material excess capacity’

The BoC pointed to “material excess capacity” in the economy as it held its benchmark lending rate at 0.5%. January’s higher inflation reading of 2.1% reflected the impacts of provincial carbon pricing measures, the BoC said in a statement, adding that it expects this upward pressure on energy prices to be temporary. “Don’t talk to […]

By Staff |March 1, 2017

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Central Bank

When the markets’ sweet spot will end

Economic events to watch

Dissecting Canada’s — and the world’s — inflation woes

Portfolio prospects as central banks tighten

Don’t try to predict long-term rates

Waiting game for central banks—even the Fed

Why central banks can’t tighten too rapidly

BoC holds rates, notes ‘material excess capacity’

Key challenges for Japan’s economy as BoJ keeps rates unchanged

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