Inflation

Faster rate hikes likely if inflation stays high: U.S. Fed Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Faster rate hikes likely if inflation stays high: U.S. Fed

Minutes released Feb. 16 of the U.S. central bank’s policy meeting show most policymakers say faster interest rate hikes are needed if inflation does not move down

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |February 16, 2022

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Inflation continues to outstrip wage growth as annual rate surpasses 5% Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Inflation continues to outstrip wage growth as annual rate surpasses 5%

Bank of Canada deputy governor Timothy Lane said Wednesday the central bank still expects inflation rates to come down quickly in the second half of the year

By The Canadian Press |February 16, 2022

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Fed officials agree on a March rate hike but little else Fed officials agree on a March rate hike but little else

Economic Indicators

Fed officials agree on a March rate hike but little else

Some economists now forecast as many as six or seven quarter-point hikes this year

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |February 14, 2022

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Could inflation benefit Canada’s life insurers? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Could inflation benefit Canada’s life insurers?

How inflation affects policyholder behaviour remains to be seen, an analyst with A.M. Best Company Inc. says

By Greg Meckbach |February 14, 2022

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