COVID-19 Are we F*cked ?
Are we financially f*cked with the COVID-19 Pandemic ? Right now, yes, but can we and the economy recover from this? That remains to be seen, maybe these are new times.
Inflation
Inflation at 2011 Levels ?
We found out that Inflation is now at 2011 Levels, at 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. So what? Remember the Bank of Canada’s ideal rate is 2.0%, so this will most likely reinforce another Bank… Read More »Inflation at 2011 Levels ?
Inflation Still Under 2 Pct (for now)
The Consumer Price Index for the period ending September 2017 is 1.6% (year over year). The Bank of Canada’s goal is to keep the inflation rate under 2.0%. The Bank’s own measurements have inflation running… Read More »Inflation Still Under 2 Pct (for now)
Low Inflation Means No More Interest Hikes ?
It would be imprudent to assume that low inflation, will mean no more interest hikes. The Bank of Canada has wanted to lower interest rate stimulation, and they will continue with this policy. They may… Read More »Low Inflation Means No More Interest Hikes ?
Gasoline Pushed Inflation to 2.1 % in January 2017
The price of gasoline in Canada has caused no end of issues for Inflation. It’s mercurial nature has skewed inflation numbers for years.
