August 31, 2019 Research Update - August 2019 This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
August 15, 2013 Big Data Analysis: The Next Frontier Bank of Canada Review - Summer 2013 Nii Ayi Armah The formulation of monetary policy at the Bank of Canada relies on the analysis of a broad set of economic information. Greater availability of immediate and detailed information would improve real-time economic decision making. Technological advances have provided an opportunity to exploit “big data” - the vast amount of digital data from business transactions, social media and networked computers. Big data can be a complement to traditional information sources, offering fresh insight for the monitoring of economic activity and inflation. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review articles JEL Code(s): C, C5, C53, C6, C63, C8, C80
July 15, 2020 Monetary Policy Report – July 2020 The Bank expects a sharp rebound in economic activity in the reopening phase of the recovery, followed by a more prolonged recuperation phase. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
October 3, 2007 Liquidity, Liquidity, Liquidity Remarks David Longworth Investment Industry Association of Canada Toronto, Ontario Sound financial investment is important to individuals, to firms, and to society as a whole. By definition, investment is forward looking, and thus our future financial well-being is shaped by the soundness of the investment decisions we make today. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
September 30, 2023 Quarterly Research Update – 2023 Q3 This newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. Content Type(s): Staff research, Research newsletters
Imperfect Banking Competition and Macroeconomic Volatility: A DSGE Framework Staff working paper 2021-12 Jiaqi Li How do banks adjust their loan rate markup in response to macroeconomic shocks? Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers JEL Code(s): E, E3, E32, E4, E44, G, G2, G21, L, L1, L13 Research Theme(s): Financial system, Financial institutions and intermediation, Models and tools, Economic models, Monetary policy, Monetary policy framework and transmission
July 16, 2014 Monetary Policy Report – July 2014 Canadian real GDP growth is projected to average around 2 ¼ per cent during 2014-2016. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
January 20, 2012 A Fundamental Review of Capital Charges Associated with Trading Activities Financial System Review - December 2011 Grahame Johnson Content Type(s): Publications, Financial System Review articles
October 16, 2018 Navigating digital disruption and the economy Eric Santor Technology can enhance efficiency and help create new jobs, but challenges like automation's impact on employment also need careful consideration and proactive solutions. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
May 16, 2000 Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Opening statement Gordon Thiessen House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Last week, we released our eleventh Monetary Policy Report. Since our November Report, the Canadian economy has outperformed expectations. Bolstered by vigorous external and domestic demand, Canada's economic expansion strengthened in the second half of 1999 and into early 2000. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements