BNN: Low rates create risks, Bank of Canada chief warns

Posted by Jackelyn Ford on Monday, January 17, 2011
http://www.bnn.ca/News/2010/12/13/Low-rates-create-risks-Bank-of-Canada-chief-warns.aspx
Reuters | December 13, 2010

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney warned Canadians on Monday of the risks inherent in what he predicted would be a prolonged period of low interest rates in advanced economies. At the same time, he said businesses and individuals should be aware that the era of cheap money would inevitably end. He also highlighted the relative strength of the Canadian economy ve...


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BNN: Scotia sees 2011 gains for loonie, stocks

Posted by Jackelyn Ford on Monday, January 17, 2011
http://www.bnn.ca/News/2010/12/7/Scotia-sees-2011-gains-for-loonie-stocks.aspx
Reuters | December 7, 2010

Canada's dollar will grind higher against the greenback in 2011 and 2012, boosted by demand for commodities and interest rates higher than those found in the United States, Scotiabank predicted.

The S&P/TSX composite index is also likely to rise more than 5 percent from current levels by the end of next year as the economy recovers further, the bank said in an economic and market outlo...


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