Monetary Policy

Fed’s tough challenge: Confront inflation and bank jitters

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Fed’s tough challenge: Confront inflation and bank jitters

Most economists think the Fed will raise rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 20, 2023

4 min read

Amid systemic stress, economists rethink rate hikes

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Amid systemic stress, economists rethink rate hikes

Fed's next move comes into question as uncertainty intensifies

By James Langton |March 16, 2023

2 min read

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ECB backs big rate hike despite bank chaos

The European Central Bank said it's monitoring current market tensions closely

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |March 16, 2023

4 min read

Bank fears spread to Europe, drag down shares of big lenders

Bank fears spread to Europe, drag down shares of big lenders

Credit Suisse dropped 24% on SIX, chairman defends “strong balance sheet”

By The Associated Press |March 15, 2023

5 min read

U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

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U.S. inflation eases but stays high, putting Fed in tough spot

The Fed may get some unintentional help in its inflation fight from the aftereffects of the SVB collapse

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 14, 2023

4 min read

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A ‘soft landing’ may still be in sight

CIBC's chief economist says it could be a "wobbly" first half of the year for equity markets

By Maddie Johnson |March 13, 2023

3 min read

As Fed hikes rates, BoC carves its own path

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As Fed hikes rates, BoC carves its own path

In a speech, the Bank of Canada's senior deputy governor touted the advantage of independent monetary policy

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |March 9, 2023

3 min read

Tougher monetary tightening would slam housing market: DBRS

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Tougher monetary tightening would slam housing market: DBRS

However, worst-case scenario would only wipe out pandemic gains, report says

By James Langton |March 9, 2023

2 min read

Last mile on inflation likely to be the hardest

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Last mile on inflation likely to be the hardest

Debt levels put Canadians at higher risk to interest rates, portfolio manager warns

By Greg Meckbach |March 8, 2023

2 min read

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Bank of Canada holds key rate for first time in a year, leaves door open to hikes

The economy has generally moved in the right direction for the bank as it aims to slow activity

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |March 8, 2023

3 min read

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