Economic Indicators

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Canada’s trade deficit nearly triples as U.S. exports strengthen

Canada posted a $3.6-billion trade deficit in June, widening from a $1.4-billion deficit in May

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |August 4, 2017

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Portfolio prospects as central banks tighten

One place to look as central banks pull back

August 3, 2017

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Why central banks should lose the loose money

Low inflation shouldn't be ignored, says economist's report

By Staff |August 2, 2017

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Forecasting where the loonie will land

Will Canada's dollar keep rising along with rates?

By Staff |August 1, 2017

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Contrarian or part of the herd: what should clients be?

Betting against markets isn't easy, but following the herd can also be risky

By Staff |July 31, 2017

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The central bank pivot: how far and fast rates could move

Led by the Federal Reserve, many developed-nation central banks are starting to pivot away from the emergency rates spurred by the 2008 crisis, the oil price crash and geopolitical shocks like the Brexit vote. But how far and how fast will central banks raise rates? As they move up from emergency levels, most don’t even […]

By Staff |July 27, 2017

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Frothy or feisty? Estimating cannabis values

Based on analyst views and market activity, either is a possibility

By Staff |July 27, 2017

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What’s next for Alberta as ‘commodity super-cycle’ ends

Alberta's deficit is expected to shrink over the coming years but the process won't be easy

By Staff |July 26, 2017

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U.S. valuations could stretch further

U.S. equities have been climbing steadily already, but here’s why there’s still room

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |July 26, 2017

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Why fintech has an incentive to be regulated: BoC paper

Fintech and blockchain technology have raised questions about whether the industrial organization of the financial system is ready for an overhaul. But according to Bank of Canada staff — who recently penned a discussion paper titled, “Fintech: Is This Time Different? A Framework for Assessing Risks and Opportunities for Central Banks” — fintechs have incentives […]

By Staff |July 25, 2017

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