New growth opportunities to present itself in contracting global economy: report
Cross-industry collaboration, reduced taxes, and low interest rates key to expediting recovery from the economic slump
Manitoba premier cites high debt load, uncertainty for workforce cuts
Has rejected demands from unions, opposition parties, pundits and some economists to maintain public-sector jobs.
Bank CEOs signal slower growth ahead amid trade tensions
CIBC chief said negative interest rates are an issue and questions loom about how trade wars will unfold.
Poloz says stimulative rates needed for temporary soft patch
The central bank left its interest rate unchanged last month.
Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision helps utilities and telecom sectors
The BoC decided not to increase interest rates.
Central bank holds rate amid oil slump; casts doubt on future hikes
The rate remains at 1.75 per cent; the BoC has been on a gradual rate-hiking path.
Bank of Canada raises rate, signals future hikes could arrive sooner
The rate is now higher than it’s been in about a decade.
US Fed raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected
Fed may be signalling its resolve to keep raising rates.
Net worth rising but higher debt stings Canadian consumers: analysis
Household debt has been identified as key vulnerability.
Trump officials predict sustained growth in the US economy
US experienced a 4.1 per cent annual growth rate in Q2 2018, but economists warn it’s unsustainable.
Bank of Canada raises rate, predicts economic resilience despite trade risks
The rate hasn’t been this high since December 2008.
Bank of Canada widely expected to get back on its rate hiking path
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz hasn’t touched the rate since he increased it in January, a move that followed increases last year in September and July.
Trade dispute to figure prominently in central bank’s rate decision: Poloz
Projections will include fallout from US steel and aluminum tariffs as well as retaliatory measures by Canada and others.
Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.25%
Next scheduled rate decision set for July 11.
US lawsuit alleges 6 Canadian banks manipulated an interest rate benchmark
BMO, Bank of Nova Scotia, CIBC, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, TD named in the action.
Rate cut highlights economic challenges
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