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Do large banks in Canada have enough capital to withstand a severe economic downturn? The COVID‑19 pandemic caused a large disruption to the Canadian economy. However, this health crisis has not turned into a financial crisis, for two main reasons.
Economic Insights — Stricter limits on bank leverage are designed to prevent bailouts but may slow economic growth. Pablo D'Erasmo explains the challenge of obtaining better estimates of the impact so that policymakers can weigh the tradeoff.
- Introduction
- Economic Update Since July
- The Reinvestment Phase
- Conclusion
Thank you for the kind introduction. I am very pleased to be with you virtually in Montréal. My only regret is that I cannot be with you in person. For many of us, it has been a summer of reunions after many difficult months apart through this pandemic. I have family in Montréal, and I’m grateful I’ve been able to visit recently, but so far speakin...
Let’s review economic developments since the July Monetary Policy Report(MPR) because it is progress toward recovery that guides adjustments to our QE purchases. Globally, the economic recovery continued through the second quarter, led by strong US growth. While global economic activity is showing solid momentum heading into the third quarter, supp...
This brings me to the second part of my remarks today—our QE program and monetary policy for the recovery. The economic recovery we have experienced to date has allowed us to gradually reduce the pace of QE purchases from at least $5 billion a week to a target of $2 billion a week. At that pace, we are still adding stimulus—but at a slower rate. Wh...
Let me conclude. The economic recuperation from the pandemic continues to be bumpy and uneven. Progress with vaccinations has allowed many of us to enjoy a return to more normal activities. This is supporting job gains and economic growth, particularly in the sectors that have been hit hardest by the pandemic. And we continue to expect strong growt...
Apr 5, 2021 · It usually takes 18 to 24 months to see the full effects. Interest rate changes affect the economy through four main channels: commercial interest rates—what you pay on mortgages and loans and what you receive on deposits. the Canadian dollar exchange rate. people’s expectations for inflation.
Jun 1, 2023 · How Do Banks Drive the Economy? The banking sector is crucial to the modern economy. As the primary supplier of credit, it provides money for people to buy cars and homes and for businesses to...
Dec 1, 2022 · How Canada's banks are preparing for an economic downturn. From boosting cash on hand to cutting staff, Canadian banks are taking a variety of strategies to prepare for a widely expected...
May 18, 2020 · In response, governments and central banks all over the world have introduced strong discretionary (one-off and specific) fiscal and monetary measures to counteract the economic fallout caused by the spread of the coronavirus.
