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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Recapping Mr. Poloz’s last speech of 2018: Rate hikes are warranted going forward
The Bank of Canada (BoC) announced last week that it will maintain its target for the overnight interest rate at 1.75%.At a CFA Society Toronto breakfast, Bank Governor, Stephen Poloz...
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As expected, the Bank of Canada increases rates to 1.75%
Expectations were confirmed when the Bank of Canada (BoC) increased their overnight lending rate to 1.75%, the third 0.25% increase for 2018. While the bank has reiterated that future...
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Rising rates are a long-term investor's friend
Historically low interest rates were a lifeline thrown by central banks to help keep economies afloat through the global financial crisis. Ten years later, as the economic outlook rallies, we are...
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Bank of Canada takes a pause – holds rates steady
On September 5, 2018, the Bank of Canada maintained the overnight rate at 1.50% while pointing to further rate increases in the near future based on strong economic and labour conditions.
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Bank of Canada rate hike signals healthy Canadian economy
As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised interest rates to 1.50% from 1.25% this morning. In the official announcement released earlier today, the BoC cited solid global growth which is in...
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