Currency

What a colder winter and China’s power shortfalls could mean for energy prices

Energy prices, such as oil and natural gas, are surging as China takes steps to do “whatever it takes” to secure supplies for winter. Anthony Okolie speaks with Bart Melek, Global Head of Commodity Strategy, TD Securities, about the potential impact on global supply lines.

October 4, 2021

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Tapering coming soon: Fed

U.S. Federal Reserve leaves rates unchanged, but signals tapering is coming. Anthony Okolie speaks with Scott Colbourne, Managing Director, TD Asset Management, about the Fed’s continued efforts to strike the right balance between a dovish and hawkish stance.

September 22, 2021

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BoC holds key rate unchanged, sees economy strengthening in the second half of 2021

The Bank of Canada keeps its key policy rate unchanged, even though the economy lost a bit of steam in the second quarter. Anthony Okolie speaks with James Orlando, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about what risk the Delta variant poses to Canada’s recovery in the second half of the year.

September 8, 2021

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Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrinks. But is there reason for optimism?

Canada’s economic growth unexpectedly fell to 1.1% (annualized) in the second quarter, well below the 2.5% growth that was expected. Anthony Okolie speaks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the risk the Delta variant poses to Canada’s recovery.

August 31, 2021

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Why stronger business investment is key to a more balanced recovery

Business investment activity has been lagging behind Canada’s otherwise swift economic recovery. Anthony Okolie speaks with Omar Abdelrahman, Economist, TD Bank, about recent indicators that point to a rebound in the second half of 2021 and into 2022.

August 30, 2021

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