Inflation

Low oil prices, inflation and rates in 2016: report

The domestic economy faces headwinds and tailwinds, reflecting mixed patterns in the global economy, finds a report by Edward Jones.

By Staff |January 19, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Holiday spending will be stronger in U.S.: CIBC

In the U.S., holiday spending is expected to be strong due to solid job growth and other factors.

By Staff |November 23, 2015

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Market Insights

Why bond yields will be low for the next decade

The aging population represents a headwind for the Canadian economy.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 12, 2015

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Economic Indicators

Will the 2016 U.S. election hamper the Fed?

Some may question whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue to hike during a federal election year.

November 3, 2015

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Fed worries about China as U.S. considers raising rate

The minutes from the Federal Reserve's July meeting gave no specific clues on whether the central bank's officials were poised to raise interest rates in September.

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CIBC cuts Canadian growth forecast

CIBC World Markets has cut its 2015 Canadian growth forecast to a paltry 1.4% as weak commodity prices and slowing emerging market economies have not provided the expected lift to a sluggish domestic economy.

By Staff |June 3, 2015

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Inflation

Low oil prices, inflation and rates in 2016: report

Holiday spending will be stronger in U.S.: CIBC

Why bond yields will be low for the next decade

Will the 2016 U.S. election hamper the Fed?

Fed worries about China as U.S. considers raising rate

Overnight rate to reach 1.75% in 2016, says RBC

CIBC cuts Canadian growth forecast

Average, annual U.S. growth to drop to 2%

Oil price surge could boost inflation

Low-income Americans squeezed by food, housing costs