Interest rate

Market Insights

How to read the Fed’s signals

The Fed is confused and confusing.

By Jessica Bruno |September 6, 2016

3 min read

Market Insights

How to explain sub-normal growth

Why economies have slowed worldwide and what that means for investors.

By Staff |September 1, 2016

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Yellen cautious, but says case for rate hike stronger

The U.S. economy is getting stronger, says Yellen, but there are still concerns around business investment, foreign demand and inflation.

August 26, 2016

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Fed vice-chair hints at 2016 rate hike

"We are close to our targets," said Federal Reserve vice-chair Stanley Fischer.

By Staff |August 23, 2016

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Avoid interest rate-sensitive trades

One reason is these trades will be vulnerable when rates rise. But there’s more to consider.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |August 18, 2016

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Some Fed members worried rate rise will come too late

The Fed’s dovishness can be attributed to low inflation, but some FOMC members say now is the time to hike.

By Katie Keir |August 17, 2016

5 min read

Economic Indicators

Can dividend stocks replace bonds?

It sounds good in theory, but it may not be the best strategy in practice.

By Jason Heath, MoneySense |August 10, 2016

4 min read

Economic Indicators

How to invest in the age of permanently low interest rates

Low interest rates were supposed to be temporary stimulus. Now it looks like they’re here to stay. Here’s how to adjust your strategy—and your expectations

By Bryan Borzykowski, Canadian Business |August 10, 2016

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Two hikes from the Fed this year? Still unlikely, says expert

It should come as no surprise that the U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate.

By Katie Keir |July 27, 2016

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Are Canadian bonds your best choice?

While interest rates are low, equities will continue to suffer.

July 14, 2016

2 min read

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