March 5, 2020

Will central banks calm markets?

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Economy / Canada / Big Picture

Central banks are mounting a coronavirus rescue. Bank of Canada cuts rates by 50 bp on the heels of the U.S. Fed cut. Kim Parlee talks to Beata Caranci, Chief Economist, TD Bank, about whether looser monetary conditions are enough to keep the global economy on track.

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