Economy

How globalization is changing the game for central banks

With companies more exposed than ever to international markets, central banks are finding it harder to meet their targets.

By Kevin Carmichael, Canadian Business |October 7, 2016

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What the BoC thinks of Morneau’s new housing measures

The BoC says the Trudeau government’s measures to cool hot housing markets in Vancouver and Toronto will help reduce risks to the financial system. “We are mindful that low interest rates can lead to a buildup in financial vulnerabilities,” Carolyn Wilkins, BoC senior deputy governor, said in a speech at the Université du Québec à […]

By Staff |October 6, 2016

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Good news for China: growth is on target

China’s economy is on the mend, even though long-term challenges are still in the cards.

By Kanupriya Vashisht |October 6, 2016

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Opportunity, not anarchy, in the U.K.

How bad will Brexit really be? Maybe it's time to look for opportunities in Britain.

By Simon Doyle |October 5, 2016

3 min read