AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina’s Green Bond Debut: Beijing raised CNY4 billion (about C$1.2 billion) through its first sovereign green bond sale in Canada. Orders reached 13.5 times the amount offered, marking a notable test of demand for yuan assets. Interest Rates: The Bank of Canada says further rate hikes may be needed, while policymakers are proceeding cautiously amid uncertainty over the outlook. Faster Payments: Payments Canada has launched a real-time system designed to settle transfers in seconds, around the clock. Canada-China Finance: The two countries are expanding financial-sector access and cooperation, alongside renewed trade talks. Markets: The Canadian dollar slipped to a near four-week low as stronger U.S. inflation data lifted the greenback.
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