Two bond funds for steady income

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 0.50% from 0.75% in July 2015. The move came as the Canadian economy slowed along with falling prices for oil and other commodities.

Even so, the long-term outlook is for higher interest rates—especially after the… Read More

Our latest advice on two bond funds

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 0.75% from 1.0% in January 2015. The move came after the country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5%—below the bank’s 2.0% target—reflecting falling oil prices and slowing growth. Inflation has since dropped even further, to 1.2%.

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Low-fee bond funds for steady income

Canada’s inflation rate is now at 2.0%, right at the Bank of Canada’s target. This should let the bank keep interest rates low, which holds down our dollar, making our exports cheaper in world markets. That’s good for Canada’s economic growth.

Even so, the long-term… Read More

Two bond funds for steady income

Canada’s inflation rate has risen to 1.8%, but it’s still below the Bank of Canada’s 2% target. This should let the bank keep interest rates low, which holds down our dollar, making our exports cheaper in world markets. That’s good for Canada’s economic growth.

Even… Read More