One year later, the Bank of Canada keeps rates low and marches on with support
The Bank of Canada holds its target for the overnight rate at 0.25% near the one-year anniversary of cutting rates at the onset of the pandemic.
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Yielding to change: What does a spike in bond yields mean for fixed income investors?
A major spike in bond yields has pulled bond prices down and will bring lower returns for fixed income investors. Wesley Blight explains the cause, if the trend will continue and how MD is positioned.
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Investing in private credit: Bond-like stability, equity-like returns
Private credit offers higher potential returns and comparably lower investment risk than other traditional investments. Learn if it's right for you.
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Optimistic Bank of Canada holds rates steady, reinforces commitment to support
The Bank of Canada holds the line on interest rates but expresses optimism about economic growth in the years ahead with the arrival of effective vaccines. The target rate remains 0.25%.
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Bank of Canada: It’s probably going to be a while before rates change
The Bank of Canada maintains its 0.25% target overnight interest rate and other policy measures to support the recovery and achieve sustainable inflation.
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Bank of Canada: Policy and support to continue as is
As economic activity improves in the Canadian economy (and broader global economy), the Bank of Canada maintains its 0.25% target overnight interest rate.
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The Bank of Canada marches on with supportive policy
The Bank of Canada leaves interest rates at 0.25% as economies re-open. It remains supportive of the economy as the outlook remains uncertain.
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The Bank of Canada holds rates steady as financial conditions begin to improve
The Bank of Canada leaves interest rates unchanged as conditions improve. It remains accommodative as the economy is far from operating at full capacity.
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Portfolio positioning update: Dealing with current market conditions
COVID-19 uncertainties have sent markets lower. Here’s a look at how MD Financial Management is actively managing portfolios to protect values during the downturn.
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The Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve cut rates in support of the global economy
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on the global economy has made the Bank of Canada cut rates to 1.25%. This follows the U.S. Federal Reserve’s surprise cut the day before.
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Expect fixed income returns to moderate going forward
Rates are low and investors are seeking higher-yielding investments. This has driven bond prices up in recent months. It’s been great for investors, but the trend cannot continue indefinitely.
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Saving room to go lower: The Bank of Canada holds rates steady
The Bank of Canada decided to hold on interest rates. Investor reaction and the Bank’s tone suggest that future policy decisions will result in lower rates.
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Boris' majority a good thing for British equities
In the U.K., the new majority Conservative Party government, under the leadership of Prime Minster Boris Johnson, should be a positive for capital markets.
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The Bank of Canada holds rates on housing market concerns
The Bank of Canada announcement on December 4, 2019
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Cautious Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady, signals economic tests lie ahead
Cautious Bank of Canada holds the overnight rate steady at 1.75% while signaling that the resilience of the Canadian economy will be tested.
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The Bank of Canada holds rates steady, citing world trade concerns
The Bank of Canada says Canadian growth exceeded expectations but escalating trade conflicts are taking their toll on the global economy.
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The Bank of Canada holds rates amidst trade tension worries
Trade tensions, global economic uncertainty leads the Bank of Canada to hold interest rates steady
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No surprises: The Bank of Canada maintains target overnight rate as economic data remains in line with April Monetary Policy Report
No surprises in the latest rate announcement from the Bank of Canada as economic data remains inline with expectations from the Bank’s April Monetary Policy Report.
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The Bank of Canada is unlikely to raise rates any time soon
As expected, the Bank of Canada didn’t raise interest rates this week and have indicated that they won’t be raising any time soon. We take a look at the BoCs rationale and its latest Monetary Policy.
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As expected, the Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady
The Bank of Canada announced today that it is holding interest rates steady—for the time being. Going forward, it says rates will need to rise at least 0.75% to reach a more neutral range.
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