November 6, 2007 North America in Today's Global Economic Setting Remarks Paul Jenkins Canadian Association of New York New York, New York In recent months, much has been said, and written, about developments in financial markets. The turbulence in global credit markets, which had its roots in developments in the market for subprime mortgages here in the United States, has been a focal point of attention for market participants and policy-makers around the world. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
October 25, 2007 Forecasting Short-Term Economic Developments and the Role of Econometric Models Conference held on 25 and 26 October 2007 (papers in unedited, electronic format only) Content Type(s): Conferences and workshops
October 21, 2007 Credit Market Turbulence and Policy Challenges Ahead Remarks David Dodge Institute of International Finance Washington, D.C. Given the Institute's membership and its focus on financial stability, I feel safe in saying that all of us here today watched this summer's turbulence in credit markets with interest, to put it mildly. What began in the spring as a repricing of credit risk turned into dislocations that have yet to fully run their course. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks
October 20, 2007 Modern Central Banking: A Canadian Perspective Presentation Paul Jenkins HEC Montréal Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Presentations
October 18, 2007 Monetary Policy Report – October 2007 There have been a number of significant economic and financial developments since the time of the July Monetary Policy Report Update. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
October 18, 2007 Release of the Monetary Policy Report Opening statement David Dodge Since the July Monetary Policy Report Update, and against a backdrop of robust global economic expansion and strong commodity prices, the Canadian economy has been stronger than projected. It is now operating further above its production potential than had been previously expected. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
October 18, 2007 Bank of Canada releases Monetary Policy Report Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today released its October Monetary Policy Report, which discusses current economic and financial trends in the context of Canada's inflation-control strategy. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 16, 2007 Bank of Canada keeps target for the overnight rate at 4 1/2 per cent Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 4 1/2 per cent. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
October 15, 2007 The Global Foreign Exchange Market: Growth and Transformation Bank of Canada Review - Autumn 2007 William Barker Barker examines changes in the foreign exchange market, which is in a period of transition. Since the mid-1990s, three closely inter-related and mutually reinforcing factors–electronic trading platforms, a changing mix of market participants, and computer-driven algorithmic trading strategies–have been accelerating market growth and are creating a profound structural transformation. As the balance of market participation shifts between bank and non-bank accounts, large and small participants, and domestic and global players, the market is adopting some of the characteristics of an "exchange" model and is arguably becoming more liquid and operationally efficient. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review articles
October 15, 2007 Bank of Canada Review - Autumn 2007 Cover page Siamese Gaming Tokens The tokens pictured here are part of the National Currency Collection, Bank of Canada. Photography by Gord Carter, Ottawa. Content Type(s): Publications, Bank of Canada Review