FP editor-in-chief Kevin Carmichael answers your questions on the Bank of Canada, interest rates, inflation and the economy Get the latest from Kevin Carmichael straight to your inbox Published Apr 12, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 1 minute read Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem takes part in a news conference after announcing… Continue reading Bank of Canada Q+A: Where do interest rates go from here?
Bank of Canada holds interest rate, but get ready for higher for longer
Kevin Carmichael: The good news, no recession; the bad news, inflation is proving tough to beat Get the latest from Kevin Carmichael straight to your inbox Published Apr 12, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 6 minute read Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem takes part in a news conference after announcing an interest… Continue reading Bank of Canada holds interest rate, but get ready for higher for longer
Former Bank of Canada chief sits on cash, waiting for bonds to tumble
David Dodge says global economy is entering a new phase where real interest rates and inflation are higher Author of the article: Bloomberg News Randy Thanthong-Knight Published Apr 12, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 2 minute read Former Bank of Canada Governor David Dodge says interest rates are bound to stay higher for… Continue reading Former Bank of Canada chief sits on cash, waiting for bonds to tumble
WeightWatchers surges on obesity-drug related deal, new Wall Street bull
Shares soared as much as 44% Tuesday Author of the article: Bloomberg News Carmen Reinicke Published Apr 11, 2023 • Last updated 2 days ago • 1 minute read A statue of a girl facing the Wall St. Bull in the financial district in New York. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters/File Photo Shares of WW International Inc.,… Continue reading WeightWatchers surges on obesity-drug related deal, new Wall Street bull
B.C. couple has plenty of money, but even the wealthy need a coherent financial plan
With an effective investment strategy, couple’s $20-million estate could grow to $40 or $50 million in 30 to 40 years Published Apr 14, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 6 minute read A financial plan is really a life plan to think through what you want to do with your money and life, a… Continue reading B.C. couple has plenty of money, but even the wealthy need a coherent financial plan
7 world headlines investors should pay attention to, and 1 they can ignore
The following issues feel urgent, but not all are important Published Apr 14, 2023 • Last updated 58 minutes ago • 4 minute read Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters files My noise-cancelling headphones are working overtime. In addition to giving my wife some private time, they’re… Continue reading 7 world headlines investors should pay attention to, and 1 they can ignore
FP Answers: Should we use the money in our TFSAs to pay off our mortgage?
Rising interest rates a motivating factor in paying off mortgage, but there are pros and cons to using TFSA savings Published Apr 14, 2023 • Last updated 59 minutes ago • 3 minute read Using all your TFSA money and savings to pay off a mortgage essentially turns available liquid money into illiquid home equity. Photo… Continue reading FP Answers: Should we use the money in our TFSAs to pay off our mortgage?
Kevin Carmichael: 3 things the Bank of Canada subtly told us at its press conference
Three observations that shed light on the central bank’s thinking Get the latest from Kevin Carmichael straight to your inbox Published Apr 13, 2023 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 6 minute read Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers leave a news conference after announcing an interest rate decision… Continue reading Kevin Carmichael: 3 things the Bank of Canada subtly told us at its press conference