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Funding crunch in short-term lending raises alarm

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Danielle Park

A repurchase agreement (repo) is a crucial form of short-term borrowing for dealers in government securities where they sell or swap government tbills on an overnight basis in exchange for cash and buy or swap them back the following day. … Continue reading →

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Bank of Canada stuck in low-rate catch 22

Posted on December 5, 2019 by Danielle Park

Yesterday, as expected, the Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged at 1.75% for the ninth consecutive meeting, even though other central banks have implemented dozens of rate cuts and liquidity injections over the last year in many countries. … Continue reading →

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Danielle on The Financial Survival Network

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Danielle Park

Danielle was a guest on The Financial Survival Network with Kerry Lutz, talking about recent developments in the world economy and markets.  Here is a direct audio link. Listen to “The Madness of Crowds and Canadians – Danielle Park #4589” … Continue reading →

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