Central Bank

Could central banks have prevented the recession?

The role of central banks is changing. But how much responsibility should they take on?

By Staff |May 6, 2016

1 min read

Gold: the ultimate safe haven, or just a shiny metal?

Bugs and bears square off on whether this metal really is precious.

By Dean DiSpalatro |May 3, 2016

10 min read

Monetary policy “not the only game in town”: BoC brass

Central bankers can't solve every problem, says Carolyn Wilkins, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada.

By Staff |April 21, 2016

1 min read

Time to turn to safe havens

Central banks are reaching their policy limits, and fiscal stimulus won’t provide enough of a boost.

April 19, 2016

3 min read