October 22, 2018
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Introducing a Systematic Measure of Idiosyncratic Prices
There is a risk that Bank of Canada staff may inadvertently be biased when analyzing inflation: when inflation surprises on the downside, staff might emphasize negative idiosyncratic factors. When inflation surprises on the upside, staff might emphasize the positive idiosyncratic factors. -
October 16, 2018
Keeping the financial system healthy
We are all better off if the financial system can weather a storm or two. And every one of us plays a role in keeping it that way. -
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Is a Cashless Society Problematic?
The use of bank notes in Canada for payments has declined consistently for some time, and similar trends are evident in other countries. This has led some observers to predict a cashless society in the future. -
October 15, 2018
Business Outlook Survey—Autumn 2018
Responses to the autumn Business Outlook Survey indicate that near-term business prospects continue to be robust. Strong demand and elevated capacity pressures support firms’ investment and employment intentions. -
October 15, 2018
Senior Loan Officer Survey—Third Quarter of 2018
Household lending conditions were almost unchanged this quarter, while competition for corporate borrowers continues to drive an easing in business lending conditions. -
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October 12, 2018
Macrofinancial Issues Workshop
This workshop, hosted by our Financial Stability Department, brings together top researchers from Canada and the United States, to discuss macro-financial issues such as the housing market, banking and regulatory policies. This event will be a precursor to two-day annual meetings of academic and business professionals more broadly focused on financial systems issues. -
October 10, 2018
Bank of Canada launches new program to foster collaboration with innovators
The Bank of Canada is looking for partners in the private sector and academia to experiment with digital tools and technology, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.