Central Bank

Economic Indicators

BoE raises U.K. interest rates to highest level since 2008

The hike — the 12th in a row — puts more pressure on borrowers

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |May 11, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Central banks to dominate a digital financial world, Moody’s says

Crypto is too volatile to replace the basic function of money, according to a report

By James Langton |May 9, 2023

2 min read

Economic Indicators

European Central Bank slows pace of rate hikes but vows more

The quarter-point increase comes a day after the Federal Reserve's identical move

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |May 4, 2023

3 min read

Market Insights

Searching for opportunities in an uncertain market

Holding cash and waiting for buying opportunities may still be a good strategy

By Maddie Johnson |April 17, 2023

3 min read

Industry

ECB backs big rate hike despite bank chaos

The European Central Bank said it's monitoring current market tensions closely

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |March 16, 2023

4 min read

Economic Indicators

As Fed hikes rates, BoC carves its own path

In a speech, the Bank of Canada's senior deputy governor touted the advantage of independent monetary policy

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |March 9, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

BoE rate hike says “too soon to declare victory”

Inflation has slowed but is still fuelling a cost-of-living crisis, public-sector strikes and fears of recession

By Danica Kirka, The Associated Press |February 2, 2023

4 min read

Economic Indicators

ECB hikes rates, vows “we are not done”

The increase comes even as the European economy slows

By David Mchugh, The Associated Press |February 2, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

BoC to lose billions over next few years, posing communications challenge: report

Settlement balances helped finance pandemic quantitative easing

By Nojoud Al Mallees, The Canadian Press |January 12, 2023

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Focus shifts to labour market in inflation fight

Central banks must contend with hot labour market but avoid overtightening

By Mark Burgess |January 10, 2023

3 min read

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