Canadian dollar
Canada's rate path uncertain - Dodge
A rise in value of the Canadian dollar and mixed signals on inflation risks will present the Bank of Canada with some tough monetary policy decisions in the coming months, David Dodge, the governor of the central bank, said that on Tuesday.
Canada's Dodge on exchange rate regimes
In the speech 'The importance of appropriate exchange rate regimes' given on 4 May David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said the Canadian dollar's rise in recent years has helped Canada maintain stable growth and inflation as commodity prices rose sharply.
Canadian dollar fall 'unsurprising': Dodge
Bank of Canada governor David Dodge said the decline in the Canadian dollar reflects ``fundamentals,'' and isn't ``surprising'' in light of slowing economic growth and a decline in crude oil prices.
Macklem on floating dollar, anchored inflation
In the speech 'Floating Dollar, Anchored Inflation: The Role of the Exchange Rate in Canada's Monetary Policy Framework' given on 8 June Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada said the Canadian dollar's rapid recent appreciation reflects strong demand for…
Canada's Dodge on financial system efficiency
In the speech 'Financial system efficiency: Getting the regulatory framework right' given on 22 September David Dodge of the Bank of Canada said that the inflation rate can be expected to rise in coming months, thanks largely to high energy costs, which…
Canada's Duguay on monetary policy, global economy
In a speech on 'National monetary policy in a global economy' given on 22 March, Pierre Duguay of the Bank of Canada discusses the positive contribution of the bank's inflation-control strategy to the Canadian economy and highlights the importance of…
IMF warns of 'downside risks' to Canada's economy
The IMF said on Tuesday 9 December, in its annual report on Canada, that the Canadian economy was resilient and it agreed with the consensus view that Canada's near-term outlook is "broadly favourable", according to CNC News. But it warned of downside…
BoC's Dodge says he favours global trade strategy
Speaking on Monday 17 November, David Dodge said floating currencies can act as "shock absorbers" by rising and falling in response to economic conditions, according to Canadian Press. A floating Canadian dollar has provided "a real advantage" for Canada…
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