Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said he believes monetary policy conditions are “about right” in the country right now, though officials are monitoring closely whether global trade tensions spill over further into the broader economy.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-11-21/monetary-conditions-are-about-right-in-canada-poloz-says
Tag: Interest Rates
Charted: The History of Interest Rates Over 670 Years
Interest rates sit near generational lows — is this the new normal, or has it been the trend all along? We show a history of interest rates in this graphic.
— Read on www.visualcapitalist.com/the-history-of-interest-rates-over-670-years/
Fed’s Powell says rates unlikely to change as long as growth continues
Powell reiterates a stance he outlined a few weeks ago that the Fed’s moves this year toward more accommodative monetary policy have helped support an economy that continues to grow.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/11/13/feds-powell-says-rates-unlikely-to-change-as-long-as-growth-continues.html
Fed prepares to pause after third rate cut – BNN Bloomberg
Fed prepares to pause after third rate cut – BNN Bloomberg
— Read on www.bnnbloomberg.ca/fed-prepares-to-pause-after-third-rate-cut-1.1339733
Outlier status leaves Bank of Canada atop the interest rate heap – BNN Bloomberg
Outlier status leaves Bank of Canada atop the interest rate heap – BNN Bloomberg
— Read on www.bnnbloomberg.ca/outlier-status-leaves-bank-of-canada-atop-the-interest-rate-heap-1.1339440
The Fed’s next rate decision can’t hide the fact that stocks are overvalued – MarketWatch
It pays to fight the ‘Fed model’ when it comes to your stocks, writes Mark Hulbert.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/the-feds-next-rate-decision-cant-hide-the-fact-that-stocks-are-overvalued-2019-10-29
When it comes to rate decisions, the Bank of Canada’s biggest problem is our growing debt habit
When it comes to rate decisions, the Bank of Canada’s biggest problem is our growing debt habit
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/when-it-comes-to-rate-decisions-the-bank-of-canadas-biggest-problem-is-our-growing-debt-habit/ar-AAJvWrg
CNBC Fed Survey: Fed to cut rates again as concerns grow
The latest CNBC Fed Survey finds concerns over recession, monetary policy and worries about the economic policies of President Trump and Democratic contenders.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/10/29/cnbc-fed-survey-fed-to-cut-rates-again-as-concerns-grow.html
Canada Vies for Crown of Top-Yielding G-10 Currency as BOC Looms
(Bloomberg) — When the Canadian and U.S. central banks announce policy decisions on Oct. 30, traders are betting that the divergent decisions will allow the loonie to blunt the dollar’s status as the highest yielding Group-of-10 currency.Futures traders are pricing in almost no probability of a rate
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/loonie-erodes-dollar-high-yielding-090000129.html
Gold Investors Prep for Fed Cut as Bullion Trades Above $1,500
(Bloomberg) — Gold headed for a weekly gain as investors prepare for another round of central bank action, with weaker-than-expected U.S. data reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut borrowing costs next week.Bullion is up 1% this week, trading above $1,500 an ounce, as attention
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/gold-investors-prep-fed-cut-093602133.html