Monetary Policy

Financial fallout from Covid-19 hard to judge with government supports in place Financial fallout from Covid-19 hard to judge with government supports in place

Economic Indicators

Financial fallout from Covid-19 hard to judge with government supports in place

The Bank of Canada warned of "zombie firms" as the pandemic drags on

By James Langton |May 10, 2021

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Fed keeps key rate near zero, sees inflation as ‘transitory’ Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Fed keeps key rate near zero, sees inflation as ‘transitory’

The quickening pace of growth has raised fears among some analysts that inflation could rise uncomfortably fast

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 28, 2021

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BoC keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

BoC keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook

The central bank raised its prediction for growth this year to 6.5%

By Jordan Press, The Canadian Press |April 21, 2021

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Fed in March saw brighter outlook, yet underscored patience Fed in March saw brighter outlook, yet underscored patience

Industry

Fed in March saw brighter outlook, yet underscored patience

In meeting minutes, the Federal Reserve gave no sign of ending bond purchases

April 7, 2021

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