Economy (Page 60 of 85)

BoC holds rates steady, sees brighter economic outlook amid vaccine rollout

The Bank of Canada kept its key policy rate unchanged, noting the medium/long-term outlook for the Canadian economy had improved. Anthony Okolie speaks with James Orlando, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about the impact of this lower for longer interest rate policy.

January 20, 2021

Currency / Economy / Energy / Canada / News / Big Picture

Will Canadians open their wallets and help drive economic growth in 2021?

After nearly sixty years with little deviation, the gap between spending and income widened to historical levels in 2020. Anthony Okolie speaks with Sri Thanabalasingam, Senior Economist, TD Bank, about whether households will spend more of their savings in 2021.

January 19, 2021

Economy / Canada / News / Big Picture

The rise of SPACs: Pros and cons of the “blank cheque company” boom

Special purpose acquisition companies, better known as SPACs raised more funds in 2020 than in the last 10 years combined. Anthony Okolie speaks with Anna Castro, Senior Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management, about whether the SPAC market can continue that momentum into 2021.

January 18, 2021

Stocks / Economy / Trading Ideas / News / Big Picture

Will vaccines boost earnings and help fuel a global recovery?

2020 will go down in history as the year when a previously unknown virus wreaked havoc across the globe. Kim Parlee speaks with David Sykes, Head of Public Equities at TD Asset Management, about how vaccines could help turn the healthcare, economic and earnings picture around in 2021.

January 14, 2021

Stocks / Economy / Energy / Big Picture

Will people ever go to the movies again?

With many movie theatres shuttered due to the pandemic, leading cinema chains and independent theatres face an uncertain future. Anthony Okolie speaks with Andriy Yastreb, Telecom and Media Analyst at TD Asset Management, about whether theatres can lure audiences back from streaming firms.

January 12, 2021

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

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