The Bank of Canada ended its bond buying stimulus program, and moves forward timing of future interest rate increases.

As expected, the FOMC left the federal funds rate unchanged. Rate hikes may be introduced by the end of 2023.

The 100 biggest companies in the world were worth a record-breaking $31.7 trillion as of March 31 2021, up 48% year-over-year.

PIMCO discusses what’s a concern – and what isn’t – with regard to rising short-term inflation.

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.