Monetary Policy

Monetary policy to be data dependent: BoC

“There is no predetermined path for interest rates from here.” That remark came from Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz in a speech today that highlighted the central bank’s plan to carefully monitor economic indicators to decide on the direction of monetary policy. While growth in the second quarter far exceeded expectations, and showed the […]

By Staff |September 27, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Why central banks should lose the loose money

Low inflation shouldn't be ignored, says economist's report

By Staff |August 2, 2017

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Industry

Don’t try to predict long-term rates

Monitor interest rate news only so you can manage your portfolio

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |July 5, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Two tips for assessing emerging markets

Two levels of analysis for monetary policy in emerging markets

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |June 29, 2017

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Future of private investment depends on direction of monetary policy

Global growth may be strengthening, but, when it comes to global private investing, the outlook may not be so rosy if central banks start tightening, reports PIMCO in a cyclical outlook report. Read: Global growth hinges on fiscal stimulus: OECD For instance, the report forecasts world GDP growth of 2.75% to 3.25%, and CPI inflation […]

By Staff |March 22, 2017

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Monetary Policy

Monetary policy to be data dependent: BoC

Why central banks should lose the loose money

Don’t try to predict long-term rates

Two tips for assessing emerging markets

Waiting game for central banks—even the Fed

Why central banks can’t tighten too rapidly

Economics data to watch this week

Why the greenback is falling despite rate hike

Future of private investment depends on direction of monetary policy

What investors should expect for 2017