Furor over the Fed : Presidential Tweets and Central Bank Independence Staff analytical note 2019-33 Antoine Camous, Dmitry Matveev We illustrate how market data can be informative about the interactions between monetary and fiscal policy. Federal funds futures are private contracts that reflect investor’s expectations about monetary policy decisions. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): E, E4, E44, E5, E52, E58 Research Theme(s): Financial markets and funds management, Market functioning, Financial system, Financial stability and systemic risk, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework and transmission
March 1, 2011 Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
February 5, 2020 Securing long-term prosperity is up to all of us, Senior Deputy Governor Wilkins says Media Relations Toronto, Ontario In remarks to the Economic Club of Canada, Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn A. Wilkins said aging populations and weak productivity gains are holding back prospects in many advanced economies, including Canada’s. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
December 31, 2015 Summary of Government of Canada - Outstanding as at 31 December 2015 Content Type(s): Publications, Historical: Securities and loans
April 30, 2012 Transport and Logistics - Connecting Canada to the Global Economy Remarks Timothy Lane Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport North America Ottawa, Ontario Deputy Governor Tim Lane discusses the global economic outlook and the integral – and historic – role of transport and logistics in building Canada’s prosperity. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
June 13, 2024 Reviewing our pandemic actions Speech summary Sharon Kozicki Canadian Association for Business Economics Ottawa, Ontario Deputy Governor Sharon Kozicki talks about the importance of central bank transparency and accountability. She looks at the exceptional monetary policy measures the Bank of Canada used during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyzes their effectiveness. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Financial system, Financial stability, Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation targeting framework
September 25, 2008 Reflections on Recent International Economic Developments Remarks Mark Carney Canadian Club of Montreal Montréal, Quebec The events of the past few weeks in global financial markets have been dramatic. Money and credit markets seized up. There was a massive flight to the safety of the highest quality of government debt. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
October 13, 2004 Famous 5 Foundation Remarks David Dodge Nation Builders Dinner Calgary, Alberta As you know, one of the events and themes commemorated on the new $50 bank note is the Persons Case. I am especially pleased to be here tonight, helping to celebrate the 75th anniversary of that historic case, and honouring the Famous Five, who helped to enshrine the rights of all individuals, in Canada and other countries around the world, to participate on equal terms in political life. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
February 18, 2008 Governor Carney Discusses Impacts of Globalization on Canada Media Relations Vancouver, British Columbia Canada has adjusted well to sharp movements in its terms of trade and is enjoying the many benefits of a globalized economy, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney said today in a speech to the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council of British Columbia. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases