Posts Featuring Andrew Hencic

Bank of Canada delivers second consecutive rate cut

The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate to 4.50%, as inflationary pressures continue to ease. Andrew Hencic, Senior Economist at TD, speaks with MoneyTalk’s Anthony Okolie about the central bank’s decision, the state of the economy, and the path forward for rates.

July 24, 2024

Economy / Canada / News / Big Picture

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged, sticks to expectations for three cuts in 2024

The U.S. Federal Reserve did as expected, keeping interest rates unchanged at between 5.25% and 5.5%. Andrew Hencic, Senior Economist at TD, speaks with Greg Bonnell about the Fed’s monetary policy and the outlook for the economy going forward.

March 20, 2024

Economy / International / News / Big Picture

Market Insights

Stock market news with Greg Bonnell.

June 16, 2023

U.S. Fed pauses on rate hikes, but signals more to come

The U.S. Federal Reserve left its key lending rate on hold after 10 straight meetings, but signaled that additional rate hikes are likely this year. Anthony Okolie speaks with Andrew Hencic, Senior Economist at TD, about the Fed’s decision to skip a rate increase and what it means for financial markets.

June 14, 2023

Stocks / Currency / Economy / International / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture

BOC stays the course in inflation fight, holds key rate steady at 4.5%

The Bank of Canada keeps its key policy rate unchanged at 4.5%, as the central bank continues to monitor the impact of its previous rate hikes on the economy. Anthony Okolie speaks with Andrew Hencic, Senior Economist, TD, about the implications for inflation and economic growth.

April 12, 2023

Stocks / Currency / Economy / Energy / Canada / International / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture