Interest rate

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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Two-time BoC challenge winners share rate outlook

Check out what these students recommended for the BoC's March rate announcement.

By Katie Keir |February 28, 2017

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Economic releases and news to watch

This week, there are several business news items to keep tabs on.

By Staff |February 22, 2017

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Economic Indicators

UPDATED: Trump’s policies could influence Fed, says Yellen

This week, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen will be put to the test as she delivers her semi-annual testimony to Congress.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 14, 2017

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REITs could return up to 10.5% in 2017, despite higher rates

Is the threat of higher rates bad for REITs? Not if those rates signal improved economic growth, says Timbercreek Asset Management in its latest report. In fact, REITs are poised to deliver 8.5% to 10.5% total returns in 2017, reveals the report. “We believe a rising interest rate environment signals a brighter economic outlook and […]

By Staff |January 10, 2017

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How to manage a portfolio amid ‘radical uncertainty’

U.S. bond manager PIMCO has identified “radical uncertainty” and “new neutral” interest rates as keys to its 2017 investment strategy. Market players, such as Bridgewater Associates’ Ray Dalio, have suggested Donald’s Trump’s U.S. election victory has ignited “animal spirits” and could spur a virtuous cycle of market confidence and productive capital. But since the U.S. […]

By Staff |December 21, 2016

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Brace for Vancouver, Toronto housing slowdown: TD

The housing markets in Ontario and B.C. will decelerate in 2017, TD Economics forecasts, and the biggest impact will not be the federal government’s latest measures to cool down the Toronto and Vancouver markets. TD, in an economics report on Tuesday, says higher interest rates in the U.S. will flow-through to Canada over the next […]

By Staff |December 20, 2016

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Interest rate

BoC holds rates, notes ‘material excess capacity’

Two-time BoC challenge winners share rate outlook

Economic releases and news to watch

UPDATED: Trump’s policies could influence Fed, says Yellen

Heavy week for North American earnings, says analyst

Economic momentum not enough for BoC action

REITs could return up to 10.5% in 2017, despite higher rates

How to manage a portfolio amid ‘radical uncertainty’

Brace for Vancouver, Toronto housing slowdown: TD

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