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March 1, 2017
Daily exchange rates
View the daily average exchange rates. Published once each business day by 16:30 ET. -
March 1, 2017
Bank of Canada maintains overnight rate target at 1/2 per cent
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1/2 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 3/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/4 per cent. -
February 28, 2017
Research Update - February 2017
This monthly newsletter features the latest research publications by Bank of Canada economists including external publications and working papers published on the Bank of Canada’s website. -
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The Share of Systematic Variations in the Canadian Dollar—Part II
This analytical note examines how much of the systematic variation in the Canadian dollar is attributable to its sensitivity to commodity prices. We introduce a new “oil” portfolio that captures systematic variations when the exchange rates of commodity exporters and commodity importers move in opposite directions. -
February 21, 2017
The Potential for FinTech to Transform the Financial System in Canada
Comments to the Competition Bureau of Canada. -
Expropriation Risk and FDI in Developing Countries: Does Return of Capital Dominate Return on Capital?
Previously reported effects of institutional quality and political risks on foreign direct investment (FDI) are mixed and, therefore, difficult to interpret. We present empirical evidence suggesting a relatively clear, statistically robust, and intuitive characterization.