What is Bitcoin?
It’s become impossible to talk about the markets in 2018 without mentioning bitcoin. But the digital currency’s worth and its uses seem to remain a mystery to many of the…
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Three things people get wrong about trickle-down economics
Economic theory and economic reality don’t always match up perfectly. While theories like trickle-down economics suggest corporate tax cuts will eventually benefit the rest of society, it’s hard to predict…
How Do Interest Rates Affect Bonds?
Why do bond prices fall when interest rates rise? Interest rates and bond yields have an inverse relationship, which means that when rates rise, the value of existing bonds will…
Story Behind Canada’s Biggest Maple Bond Deal
The celebrations following Canada’s biggest maple deal were a lot more low-key than you’d expect. One drink, shared among a handful of colleagues who’d been in the trenches putting the…
How Do We Increase Liquidity in the Canadian Bond Market?
Regulatory changes and market conditions have decreased liquidity in the secondary bond market, even as new issues remain strong. While market players generally agree that liquidity is important for the…
Walt Disney Joins Growing List of Companies Issuing Maple Bonds
The Walt Disney Company jumped into the maple market, following other U.S. giants like Apple and McDonald’s in what is shaping up to be one of the busiest years for…
