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Fed delivers another quarter-point rate hike, signals more to come

The U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a quarter-point hike in an effort to tamp down on inflation, and signaled further increases at upcoming meetings. Anthony Okolie speaks with James Marple, Senior Economist at TD, about the outlook for rates and the U.S. economy.
February 1, 2023
Stocks / Currency / Economy / International / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture

Canadian inflation cools, but is it enough to calm markets and the BOC?

Canada’s inflation rate eased in August, suggesting aggressive rate hikes may be starting to take hold. But Michael O’Brien, Portfolio Manager at TD Asset Management, tells Greg Bonnell even with a cooler reading last month, higher rates and market uncertainty will likely continue.
September 21, 2022
Economy

Fed remains dovish, despite some pickup in economy

The U.S. Federal Reserve keeps its key interest rate on hold. But the Fed stated that the path of the economy will depend significantly on the course of the virus.  Anthony Okolie speaks with James Marple, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the outlook for rates and the U.S. economy. 
July 29, 2020
Currency / Economy / International / Big Picture

From lower profits to higher provisions: The road ahead for U.S. banks

U.S. banks have seen their Q2 profits plunge due to rock-bottom interest rates and preparations for a surge in loan defaults. Anthony Okolie speaks with Monica Yeung, Global Financials Analyst, TD Asset Management, about the latest results and how U.S. banks are weathering the pandemic.
July 20, 2020
Stocks / Economy / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture

Lower-for-longer interest rates: What it means for equity & bond markets

Equity markets are close to returning to the record highs reached in February. But interest rates remain low and could stay there through 2022 and beyond. Kim Parlee speaks with Priya Misra, Head, Global Rates Strategy at TD Securities about the impact of unprecedented stimulus on markets and monetary policy. 
June 22, 2020
Economy / Big Picture