Posts

• Market structure of cryptoasset exchanges: Introduction, challenges and emerging trends

  Staff Analytical Note 2024-2 Vladimir Skavysh, Jacob Sharples, Sofia Priazhkina, Salman H. Hasham

  This paper provides an overview of cryptoasset exchanges. We contrast their design with exchanges in traditional financial markets and discuss emerging regulatory trends and innovations aimed at solving the problems cryptoasset exchanges face.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech, Payment clearing and settlement systems JEL Code(s): G, G1, G15, L, L1

• 2022 Methods-of-Payment Survey Report: Cash Use Over 13 Years

  Staff Discussion Paper 2024-1 Christopher Henry, Doina Rusu, Matthew Shimoda

  We present results from the 2022 Methods-of-Payment Survey, including updated payment shares based on a three-day shopping diary. We also assess various factors associated with long-term trends in cash use.

  Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Bank notes, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Digital currencies and fintech, Financial services JEL Code(s): D, D8, D83, E, E4, E41
• January 29, 2024

  CARR Meeting (January 29, 2024)

  Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group
• January 24, 2024

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Wall Street Journal

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Paul Vieira of The Wall Street Journal.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• January 24, 2024

  Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Canadian Press

  Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Nojoud Al Mallees of The Canadian Press.

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• January 24, 2024

  Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report

  On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR) at the same time as the rate decision. Please note that this will take place at a new time, 09:45 (Eastern Time).

  Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
• January 24, 2024

  Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening

  Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario

  The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%.

  Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
• January 24, 2024

  Monetary Policy Report – January 2024

  

  Interest rates are working to moderate spending and inflation is easing gradually, though underlying pressures are proving persistent. The Bank projects that inflation will stay around 3% through the first half of 2024, returning to target in 2025.

  Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report
• January 24, 2024

  Monetary Policy Report Press Conference Opening Statement

  Opening statement Tiff Macklem Ottawa, Ontario

  Governor Tiff Macklem discusses key issues involved in the Governing Council’s deliberations about the policy rate decision and the MPR.

  Content Type(s): Press, Speeches and appearances, Opening statements
• January 16, 2024

  Operational Details for Government Purchases of Canada Mortgage Bonds

  In the 2023 Fall Economic Statement, the Canadian government announced its intention to purchase Canada Mortgage Bonds (CMBs), beginning in 2024, up to an annual maximum of $30 billion while ensuring that the pace and volume of these purchases are appropriate for market conditions.

  Content Type(s): Press, Market notices Source(s): Canada Mortgage Bonds: Government purchases and holdings