Viewpoints about Interest rates
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A guaranteed return – and more
Guaranteed interest accounts (GIAs) provide interest income, insurance benefits and flexibility. Learn more about them.
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However you look at it, the loonie is still driven by oil
Is this market on the verge of GAS-ing out? In their latest Investment Note, the Capital Markets Strategy team applies the three stages of general adaptation syndrome to investor responses by looking back at recessionary bear market cycles and recovery rallies that follow.
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How central bank emergency measures have obscured looming bond market risks
The economic and market turmoil caused by global lockdowns has required unprecedented responses from the world’s central banks. But those recent interventions have clouded looming bond market risks. We take a closer look at how investors can prepare for what’s next.
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Should the Fed engage in yield curve control?
Expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve might soon implement yield curve control are rising. Is it the appropriate policy response at this juncture?
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May U.S. jobs report stuns—hello V-shaped recovery?
The unexpectedly strong May U.S. jobs report caught many investors off guard. Does it mean that a reassessment of U.S. growth prospects is now necessary?
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U.S. economic outlook: macroeconomic headwinds vs. tailwinds
The United States is gradually reopening for business, but our Global Chief Economist Frances Donald believes the U.S. economy isn’t out of the woods just yet.
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Market fluctuations
In this investor education video, financial education specialist George Voidis discusses the current conditions with COVID-19, as well as strategies to help you decide what you should (or shouldn’t) do to stay informed and prepared.
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Bank of Canada makes history—again
The Bank of Canada cut interest rates for the third time in a month and unveiled plans to buy government bonds. Could there be more monetary easing to come?
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Why the Fed's latest package is significant
The Fed heads into unchartered territory by announcing plans to buy corporate bonds, is it enough to ease concerns about a possible credit crunch?
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The loonie and oil, tied at the hip
Over the past few years, movement in the Canadian dollar (CAD/USD) has been a function of oil prices and interest rates in Canada and the US. How has this relationship changed recently?
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