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Invasion, inflation, recession? A look back at 2022 in 10 charts
The invasion of Ukraine, record inflation, potential recession on the horizon - it's fair to say that 2022 has proven to be challenging.
National Bank of Canada
Jan 11, 20237 min read


On Jerome Powell's Wish List
Market turmoil driven by accelerated monetary policy. What will it take Central Banks to slow the pace, or even reduce policy rates?
National Bank of Canada
Oct 7, 20228 min read


Desperate Times Call for Drastic Action
That was a surprise! Bank of Canada raises overnight interest rates by 100 basis points to 2.50%. Biggest move since 1998.
National Bank of Canada
Jul 13, 20228 min read


A Forceful Fifty
For the second consecutive meeting, the Bank of Canada opted to increase its overnight rate target by 50 basis points.
National Bank of Canada
Jun 1, 20225 min read


This is 50
For the first time in over 20 years the Bank of Canada hiked its overnight target interest rate by 50 bps today (April 13, 2022), up to 1%.
National Bank of Canada
Apr 13, 20226 min read


It's Taper Time
As expected, the FOMC announced the start of a reduction in the pace of its asset purchases, while keeping the federal funds rate unchanged.
National Bank of Canada
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Bank of Canada ends QE program, moves up timeline for rate hike
The Bank of Canada ended its bond buying stimulus program, and moves forward timing of future interest rate increases.
National Bank of Canada
Oct 27, 20212 min read


Fed: FOMC slowly coming around
As expected, the FOMC left the federal funds rate unchanged. Rate hikes may be introduced by the end of 2023.
National Bank of Canada
Jun 17, 20215 min read


Inflation Uncertainty: What’s Coming?
PIMCO discusses what’s a concern – and what isn’t – with regard to rising short-term inflation.
PIMCO
May 31, 20211 min read


Canada: Inflation running hot in April
The annual pace of inflation rose to 3.4% in April, up from a 2.2% year-over-year increase in the consumer price index in March.
National Bank of Canada
May 19, 20212 min read


Annual pace of inflation leaps higher in March to 2.2%, StatsCan says
The annual pace of inflation jumped higher in March to 2.2% due in large part to a plunge in prices a year ago at the start of the pandemic.
Advisor's Edge
Apr 21, 20212 min read


BoC keeps rate on hold, sees brighter economic outlook
The Bank of Canada provided a rosy revision to its economic outlook but kept its key rate at 0.25%.
Advisor's Edge
Apr 21, 20213 min read


Budget 2021 — The other shoe hasn't dropped ... yet
The 2021 Federal Budget was tabled on April 19, 2021. What’s not in this budget is probably more interesting than what is.
Manulife
Apr 19, 202110 min read


Bank of Canada: Walking a Tightrope
Amid a brightening economic outlook, the Bank of Canada could begin tapering its bond purchase program this month.
PIMCO
Apr 16, 20215 min read


Understanding Inflation in 2021: What Investors Need to Know
Following a year of economic instability, it appears that many of us are turning our attention to something that’s been around for...
Twenty Over Ten
Apr 9, 20213 min read


Annual inflation rate climbs to 1% in January- Gas prices drove the increase
Canada’s headline inflation barometer rose 1% in January compared with the same month last year accelerating from the end of 2020.
Advisor's Edge
Mar 10, 20211 min read