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Greeks called upon to vote on bailout proposal; eurozone ministers gather to discuss situation + MORE Jun 27th
ATHENS, Greece – Anxiety over Greece’s future swelled on Saturday, with people queuing outside banks to withdraw cash, after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ call to have the people vote on a proposed bailout deal increases the risks that the country might fall out of the euro.
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Bank fees for non-sufficient funds will be capped at $10—but not until next March Mar 21st
Ottawa has put in place new rules limiting the fees banks can levy on customers who don’t have enough in their accounts to cover a cheque or other pre-authorized charges.
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Will The Bank of Canada Cut Rates Again in March?
– ratesupermarket.ca
When OPEC’s supply standoff initiated oil’s price slide last November, few foresaw just how quickly the commodity’s value would plunge. Equally surprising was how rapidly Canada’s economic policy makers reacted with a January rate cut that caught many - including the big banks – off guard. Now, as the next Overnight Lending Rate announcement looms on March 4th, borrowers and economists speculate whether the Bank of Canada has more “economic insurance” in store.
Inflation’s Slump Hikes Chances
The likelihood of another rate cut hovers at 53 per cent, according to overnight swap pricing, and worsening economic factors provide additional rationale; oil’s prolonged drop is feared to push inflation levels to negative territory in the first half of the year. In a speech this week, Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Agathe Côté stated the BoC anticipates inflation to fall as low as 0.3 per cent or below in Q2 before recovering moderately to 1.2 per cent by next winter.
Côté affirmed low inflation was a significant contributor to the BoC’s January rate decision, stating, “The cut in policy rate is intended primarily to provide insurance against the downside risks to inflation…
Inflation’s Slump Hikes Chances
The likelihood of another rate cut hovers at 53 per cent, according to overnight swap pricing, and worsening economic factors provide additional rationale; oil’s prolonged drop is feared to push inflation levels to negative territory in the first half of the year. In a speech this week, Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Agathe Côté stated the BoC anticipates inflation to fall as low as 0.3 per cent or below in Q2 before recovering moderately to 1.2 per cent by next winter.
Côté affirmed low inflation was a significant contributor to the BoC’s January rate decision, stating, “The cut in policy rate is intended primarily to provide insurance against the downside risks to inflation…
Get Ready For the RRSP Rush
– ratesupermarket.ca
There’s just 11 days until this year’s RRSP contribution deadline – will you be scrambling to make the most of your return?
While RRSPs can be used a multitude of ways, and enjoy a variety of tax benefits, it’s not always clear whether they’re the right choice for your finances. Check out our retirement savings spotlight below, and see if you should set up an RRSP while there’s still time.
Your RRSP FAQs – Answered!
Using an RRSP to save for retirement, homeownership or education is meant to be an easy way to earmark funds for the future – but the accompanying tax and contribution requirements are confusing for many. Here, we answer some of your top RRSP FAQs.
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Will The Bank of Canada Cut Rates Again in March?
– ratesupermarket.ca
When OPEC’s supply standoff initiated oil’s price slide last November, few foresaw just how quickly the commodity’s value would plunge. Equally surprising was how rapidly Canada’s economic policy makers reacted with a January rate cut that caught many - including the big banks – off guard. Now, as the next Overnight Lending Rate announcement looms on March 4th, borrowers and economists speculate whether the Bank of Canada has more “economic insurance” in store.
Inflation’s Slump Hikes Chances
The likelihood of another rate cut hovers at 53 per cent, according to overnight swap pricing, and worsening economic factors provide additional rationale; oil’s prolonged drop is feared to push inflation levels to negative territory in the first half of the year. In a speech this week, Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Agathe Côté stated the BoC anticipates inflation to fall as low as 0.3 per cent or below in Q2 before recovering moderately to 1.2 per cent by next winter.
Côté affirmed low inflation was a significant contributor to the BoC’s January rate decision, stating, “The cut in policy rate is intended primarily to provide insurance against the downside risks to inflation…
Inflation’s Slump Hikes Chances
The likelihood of another rate cut hovers at 53 per cent, according to overnight swap pricing, and worsening economic factors provide additional rationale; oil’s prolonged drop is feared to push inflation levels to negative territory in the first half of the year. In a speech this week, Bank of Canada Deputy Governor Agathe Côté stated the BoC anticipates inflation to fall as low as 0.3 per cent or below in Q2 before recovering moderately to 1.2 per cent by next winter.
Côté affirmed low inflation was a significant contributor to the BoC’s January rate decision, stating, “The cut in policy rate is intended primarily to provide insurance against the downside risks to inflation…
