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Interest Rates (Page 2 of 49)

Why the Fed may cut rates deeper than the BOC despite stronger U.S. growth

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled an early rate cut is unlikely, especially after Friday’s strong jobs report. Even so, Chris Whelan, Senior Canada Rates Strategist at TD Securities, explains to MoneyTalk’s Greg Bonnell why he expects more cuts by the Fed this year than the Bank of Canada.
February 6, 2024
Economy / Canada / International / News / Big Picture

Fed holds rates steady, signals no rush to start cutting

The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady for a fourth meeting in a row but signaled it’s not in a rush to cut rates. Anthony Okolie speaks with Scott Colbourne, Managing Director & Head of Active Fixed Income, TD Asset Management, about the Fed’s latest rate decision.
January 31, 2024
Stocks / Currency / Economy / Canada / International / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture

Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 5%

The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 5% for the fourth consecutive time, but downplayed the odds of further rate hikes. Anthony Okolie speaks with Elaine Lindhorst, Vice President & Director, Active Fixed Income Portfolio Management, at TD Asset Management, about the decision and the outlook for rates going forward.
January 24, 2024
Economy / Canada / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture

Why markets are starting to rein in the potential timing for rate cuts

Markets appear to be taking a sober second look at when the U.S. Federal Reserve may be ready to start cutting interest rates, with March looking increasingly less likely. Scott Colbourne, Head of Active Fixed Income at TD Asset Management, discusses the factors keeping inflation sticky and what it means for monetary policy.
January 18, 2024
Currency / Economy / Canada / International / Trading Ideas / Big Picture

Fed holds rates steady and pivots toward cuts in 2024

The Fed held its key interest rate steady for a third time but signaled inflation had cooled more rapidly than anticipated, setting the table for multiple cuts in 2024. Anthony Okolie speaks with Derek Burleton, Deputy Chief Economist at TD, about the Fed’s latest rate decision.
December 13, 2023
Stocks / Currency / Economy / News / Big Picture