Quarter-percentage point increase, to 5.25%, was the central bank's 14th hike in a row
Investors face conflicting signals from economic data, bonds and stocks.
Core inflation calls revised higher, amid growth, wage pressures
Major reforms unlikely after review finds funds resilient to market stress
Emerging markets faring better, thanks to their smaller pandemic responses
Impacts of tighter financial conditions, banking stress evident in Q1
Individual bank scores will be used by banking regulators in determining how much capital they need to hold in reserve
Benchmark interest rate stays at minus 0.1%, taking a nimbler approach to keep financial markets stable
Investors must weigh risks of persistent inflation and a downturn.
CIBC’s chief investment officer recommends defensive positions.