Currency

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Will Bitcoin ‘mania’ keep growing?

What's driving and hindering the currency

By Staff |December 8, 2017

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Market Insights

Bitcoin buoyed by investor behaviour

If you’re interested in investing in bitcoin, here’s the first thing to know: the currency isn’t tethered to the economy, as are fiat currencies, commodities and real estate. Read: Canada to get its first cryptocurrency ETF With fiat currencies, for example, “loss of spending power is a small risk in most developed countries where central […]

By Staff |November 27, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Why foreign equity funds gained in October

In October, foreign equity and fixed-income funds were benefiting from strong market returns, and they were further buoyed by a depreciating Canadian dollar at the same time, says a report from Morningstar Research. Last month, the Canadian dollar depreciated significantly versus many world currencies: approximately 2% against both the euro and the pound, and more […]

By Staff |November 2, 2017

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Economic Indicators

What’s next for economy and loonie

Amid central bank chatter and NAFTA negotiations, uncertainty persists

By Katie Keir |October 24, 2017

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What to watch this week at home and abroad

Here’s what to watch this week in the economy, both at home and abroad. Bank of Canada speech. Governor Stephen Poloz speaks on Wednesday in St. John’s, Newfoundland. His topic, “The meaning of data dependence: An economic progress report,” suggests he’ll provide insight on criteria for further rate hikes and their timing. Read: Inflation inches […]

By Staff |September 25, 2017

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From the loonie to the euro: currency update

The Federal Reserve’s firm statement last week that a December rate hike remains on the table wasn’t good news for the loonie, which had reached US$0.83 after two hikes by the Bank of Canada. Read: Why there’s too much love for the loonie Loss of loonie steam can also be attributed to remarks from the […]

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BCSC first to register bitcoin investment fund manager in Canada

The British Columbia Securities Commission has granted First Block Capital Inc. registration as an investment fund manager and an exempt market dealer to operate a bitcoin investment fund. It’s the first registration of an investment fund manager in Canada solely dedicated to cryptocurrency investments. Read: CSA plays nice with business in new regulatory sandbox The […]

By Staff |September 6, 2017

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Currency

Will Bitcoin ‘mania’ keep growing?

Bitcoin buoyed by investor behaviour

Why foreign equity funds gained in October

What’s next for economy and loonie

What to watch this week at home and abroad

From the loonie to the euro: currency update

Canada to get its first cryptocurrency ETF

BCSC first to register bitcoin investment fund manager in Canada

Reasons to close your currency hedge

Forecasting where the loonie will land