How big is cash-futures basis trading in Canada’s government bond market? Staff analytical note 2024-16 Andreas Uthemann, Rishi Vala Cash-futures basis trading has grown alongside the Government of Canada bond futures market. We examine this growth over time in relation to Government of Canada bond and repurchase agreement markets and provide details on the type of market participants that engage in this type of trading activity. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): D, D4, D47, D5, D53, G, G1, G12, G2, G23 Research Theme(s): Financial markets and funds management, Market functioning, Market structure, Financial system, Financial stability and systemic risk
Non-bank financial intermediation: Canada’s submission to the 2023 global monitoring report Staff analytical note 2024-15 Malcolm Fisher, Alan Walsh We share insights from Canadian data from 2002 to 2022 that the Bank of Canada collected. The Bank submits these data each year to the Financial Stability Board for inclusion in its Global Monitoring Report on Non-Bank Financial Intermediation. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes JEL Code(s): G, G2, G21, G22, G23 Research Theme(s): Financial system, Financial institutions and intermediation, Financial stability and systemic risk
June 26, 2024 CFIF-BATVN publishes an educational primer on Canadian Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Canadian money markets are undergoing a significant change due to the disappearance of Bankers Acceptances (BAs). BAs will no longer be issued by the major Canadian banks after the cessation of the Canadian Dollar Offered Rate’s (CDOR) publication on June 28, 2024. Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canadian Fixed-Income Forum
June 26, 2024 What labour force participation tells us about the economy Labour force participation tells us how many people are active in the labour market and how many have dropped out of it. It is just one piece of a larger puzzle, but it is essential to understanding what is happening in the labour market overall. Content Type(s): Publications, The Economy, Plain and Simple
June 24, 2024 Speech by Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada On Monday, June 24, 2024, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, will speak before the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
June 24, 2024 Workers, jobs, growth and inflation—Today and tomorrow Remarks Tiff Macklem Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba Governor Tiff Macklem explains why Canada’s labour market has had a fairly smooth adjustment to slowing economic growth. He also discusses Canada’s labour market advantages and the challenge of improving productivity growth and investment. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Remarks Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economic models, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
June 24, 2024 Making the labour market work for everyone Speech summary Tiff Macklem Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Winnipeg, Manitoba Governor Tiff Macklem talks about how the labour market has adjusted to higher interest rates and slower economic growth. He also discusses how a strong, inclusive labour market is key to growth in the long run. Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Speech summaries Subject(s): Monetary policy, Economy/Economic growth, Inflation, Inflation targeting framework
June 24, 2024 CARR Meeting (June 24, 2024) Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group