Bank of Canada (BoC)
Bank of Canada estimates measurement bias in CPI
Article assesses degree of bias in the consumer prices index; suggests more frequent updating of goods basket would allow for more accurate measurement
Bank of Canada paper finds major benefits of QE in UK and US
Researchers study impact of asset purchases by Federal Reserve and Bank of England; identify ‘powerful effect’ on output and inflation
Bank of Canada paper warns of shock transmission multipliers
Working paper finds financial integration between countries leads to multiplier effects in the transmission of shocks; suggests greater investment causes greater correlation of output
Bank of Canada holds rates steady
Governing council decides to keep benchmark rate at 1%; says modest tightening of monetary policy may be justified if recovery continues
Bank of Canada reports payment system developments
Report reviews Bank of Canada’s activities in promoting clearing and settlement systems; says operations support 'stability and efficiency' of financial system
Bank of Canada paper models repo market collapse
Working paper develops model of repo markets to explain causes of collapse; finds that central bank intervention can help prevent problems
Canada may withdraw monetary stimulus if growth remains on track, says Carney
Mark Carney lauds Canadian economy, says Europe must create a common banking union and believes global recovery relies on moving to an open, multi-polar international economy
Bank of Canada paper compares price-level and inflation targets
Working paper considers effect of global commodity price shocks on choice of monetary policy regime; finds important impact of energy supply and demand
Bank of Canada paper estimates settlement balance demand
Working paper estimates aggregate demand for settlement balances; suggests that the central bank’s supply of $3 billion is reasonable
Canada behind macro-prudential curve, say former Bank governors
Paul Jenkins and Gordon Thiessen want responsibility for macro-prudential policy formally assigned in Canada; also urge creation of a framework in which to carry out these functions
Canada's Murray dispels 'popular misconceptions' about monetary policy
Bank of Canada deputy governor discusses ‘popular misconceptions’ concerning monetary policy formation
Bank of Canada unveils new banknote
New C$20 polymer banknote unveiled by Bank of Canada; enhanced security features aimed at thwarting counterfeiters
Carney calls for competitiveness gains to drive exports
Governor of the Bank of Canada calls for exporters to improve competitiveness; says there must be a focus on exporting to emerging economies
Bank of Canada strikes positive note in policy report
Latest Monetary Policy Report from the Bank of Canada sets out better than expected economic momentum; inflation risks balanced and stimulus withdrawal ‘may become appropriate’ says report
Canada's Boivin laments challenges posed by ageing population
Jean Boivin discusses problems of Canada's ageing population and champions the role of the central bank in meeting the challenge
Carney looks east for export growth
Bank of Canada governor says Canada’s over-reliance on the US as an export market must change and more attention must be focused on emerging markets in the east
Bank of Canada celebrates new $50 note entering circulation
New note is second in series of polymer banknotes for Canada; first to be made available via automated banking machines
Bank of Canada paper studies central counterparties in repo markets
New Bank of Canada discussion paper looks into impact central counterparties have on a model of a repo market; finds stabilising elements
Bank of Canada working paper investigates market movers
New research looks into whether central bank communications or media reports impact markets more
Bank of Canada research delves into monetary policy
Bank of Canada releases research paper which examines the interaction between monetary policy and macro-prudential policy
Carney expresses faith in flexible inflation targeting
Bank of Canada governor says flexible inflation targeting provides “robust framework for all seasons”
Bank of Canada studies household finances and financial stability
Bank of Canada Review for winter 2011-12 examines recent research into rise in household debt and upward trend in house prices
Bank of Canada sees 'significant risks' to inflation outlook
Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy Report for January 2012 sets out “significant risks” that threaten the inflation outlook
Investors were ‘fooled by search’ in US housing, says Bank of Canada paper
Bank of Canada study says search frictions in the housing market contributed significantly to the housing bubble in the US over a decade