Inflation

Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 0.5% Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 0.5%

Rates on hold as Bank cites softness in core inflation and wages

By Staff |May 24, 2017

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Your guide to inflation-proofing clients’ lives Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Planning and Advice

Your guide to inflation-proofing clients’ lives

From investments to insurance, eliminate surprises by keeping up with price changes

By Michelle Schriver |April 13, 2017

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Federal budget, CPI support neutral rate outlook Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Federal budget, CPI support neutral rate outlook

Last week, the federal budget projected medium-term deficit increases, including a deficit of $28.5 billion for 2017-18, and a deficit of $18 billion still remaining by 2021. Read: Feds will keep asking for more to bolster middle class: Morneau The small measures of raising taxes on alcohol and cigarettes, removing the public transit tax credit […]

By Staff |March 27, 2017

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To raise or not to raise rates? What the BoC must consider Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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To raise or not to raise rates? What the BoC must consider

Speculation on the next move by the Bank of Canada (BoC) suggests a rate hike is possible due to strong economic data. Read: Hike gave Fed “more breathing room,” says analyst In an economics viewpoint report, Desjardins senior economist Jimmy Jean notes that last year Canadian growth surpassed that of the U.S., except in Q2, […]

By Staff |March 20, 2017

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