Monetary Policy

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Why central banks can’t tighten too rapidly

As global slack dissipates, central banks will have to consider how to move forward.

April 27, 2017

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Economics data to watch this week

GDP data for Canada and the U.S. to be released

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 24, 2017

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Why the greenback is falling despite rate hike

Because the hike isn't about tighter monetary policy.

By Staff |March 30, 2017

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Future of private investment depends on direction of monetary policy

Global growth may be strengthening, but, when it comes to global private investing, the outlook may not be so rosy if central banks start tightening, reports PIMCO in a cyclical outlook report. Read: Global growth hinges on fiscal stimulus: OECD For instance, the report forecasts world GDP growth of 2.75% to 3.25%, and CPI inflation […]

By Staff |March 22, 2017

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