Monetary Policy

Economic Indicators

ECB could revisit stimulus in March, while Brexit stunts U.K. growth

The European Central Bank could indicate as soon as March that it is mulling an earlier end to its stimulus program

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 22, 2018

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Economic Indicators

What the Fed’s outlook means for rates, investing

Federal Reserve officials at their January meeting believed that improving global economic prospects and the effects of recently passed tax cuts had raised the prospect for solid economic growth and for continued interest rate increases in 2018. The minutes of the Fed’s Jan. 30-31 discussions showed that the officials were more optimistic about the economy […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 21, 2018

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Economic Indicators

BoE holds rate, hints at future increase

With the global economy growing strongly, the Bank of England is growing more confident about Britain's near-term prospects

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |February 8, 2018

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Market Insights

Top 3 cheers and fears for investors in 2018

There’s reason for investor optimism in 2018—so long as it’s tempered with caution. Read: Synchronized global growth favours equities, but risks lie in wait That message comes from Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere Group. In a release, he says 2017’s “steady and climbing markets” will continue into the new year. “However, investors […]

By Staff |December 20, 2017

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Big banks forecast next BoC rate hike

The Bank of Canada makes a rate decision on Wednesday, but no one’s calling for an increase—certainly none of the big banks. The banks do, however, have plenty to say when it comes to forecasting when the next hike will occur. Read: Unemployment rate drops to 5.9% as economy grows In an earlier report, CIBC […]

By Staff |December 4, 2017

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The case for Japanese equities

Global growth continues to drive markets, and Japan is no exception. “Against all odds, the [Japanese] economy is surprising on the upside,” says CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal in a weekly economics report. “Against the odds,” he says, because Japan has an aging population. Read: Looking at real estate? Go global However, an influx […]

By Staff |December 4, 2017

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BoC defends cautious stance on rates

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is maintaining rates for now, but not everyone is supportive of the cautious stance. For example, David Dodge, former BoC governor, tells Bloomberg that raising rates is the wise thing to do, considering the economy is close to capacity. Further, low rates encourage excessive borrowing by households and businesses — […]

By Staff |November 1, 2017

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Banks’ predictions for the next BoC rate hike

This week, the Bank of Canada held fast to its 1% benchmark rate. In a report, Desjardins economists describe the historically low rate as “reflective of highly expansionary monetary policy.” They thus expect normalization of rates in the coming quarters, albeit at a gradual pace. “A third increase could be announced either in December or, […]

By Staff |October 25, 2017

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Monetary Policy

ECB could revisit stimulus in March, while Brexit stunts U.K. growth

What the Fed’s outlook means for rates, investing

BoE holds rate, hints at future increase

Top 3 cheers and fears for investors in 2018

Big banks forecast next BoC rate hike

The case for Japanese equities

Longer low for bond yields

BoC defends cautious stance on rates

Banks’ predictions for the next BoC rate hike

Currencies to capitalize on