Vikram Barhat

After a sluggish second quarter, the Canadian stock market rebounded strongly in the third, driven in part by a series of rate cuts from the Bank of Canada.

As financial markets brace for the Bank of Canada’s highly anticipated policy announcement on Wednesday, Oct. 23, investors and analysts alike are keenly watching for any signals that could influence the country’s economic trajectory.

Weaker economy, declining inflation open door for continued easier money.

While stocks look to benefit, the picture is mixed for bonds.

Continued aggressive Bank of Canada rate cuts could mean a weaker loonie and impact investor returns.

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Further weakness in jobs data could have wide-ranging implications for Canada’s economy, markets, and currency.

Less regulation, more oil production, and protectionist policies could be in the cards.

October hiring weakness sparks renewed debate over the size of the Bank of Canada’s next rate cut.

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