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Fundamentals: Economics

Hyperinflation in Asia: Political failings and profligacy prove disastrous for Sri Lanka and Myanmar

Following economic collapse, Sri Lanka quickly implemented corrective measures, but the country hasn’t fully recovered yet. Myanmar, meanwhile, appears to be on the brink of economic disaster. The country could be poised to face its own bout of hyperinflation – what happens next hinges on whether the junta stays in power.

May 23, 2024
9 mins Read

Fundamentals: Economics

What’s the prime rate?

The prime rate is one of the most widely-quoted interest rates, as the main driver of the rates consumers pay on mortgages and loans, as well as what’s earned on bank deposits.

May 21, 2024
2 mins Read

Videos

The Yield Curve Explained

From normal to inverted yield curves, what they mean and how they got that way. The Financial Pipeline is here to clear up some of the confusion around what is a yield curve.

May 17, 2024
1 min Read

Financial Careers

Reconnecting: Why networking is key to landing a job

Job hunting has changed as hundreds of applicants bid online for every one job – so if you want to stand out, you need to master the art of networking. Here’s how.

May 14, 2024
3 mins Read

Fundamentals: Economics

What is inflation?

Inflation is talked about a lot, so let’s break down what it is exactly as well as why this economic indicator is so important and widely followed.

May 6, 2024
1 min Read

Fundamentals: Bonds

Commentary: Mission accomplished or mission impossible?

It seemed like it was “Mission Accomplished” on taming inflation, but it’s now increasingly looking like “Mission Impossible” as inflation remains sticky and above central bank targets in the U.S. Read up on Canso Investment Counsel Ltd.’s assessment of bond markets in the latest Corporate Bond Newsletter.