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    Kevin Carmichael

    Economics Columnist & Editor-at-Large
    Kevin Carmichael has spent more than two decades writing about economics, business and finance for outlets including Bloomberg News, The Globe and Mail and the Financial Post, where he also served as editor-in-chief. His journalism has been honoured by the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing and the National Magazine Awards. He has worked as a correspondent in Ottawa, Washington, D.C., and Mumbai, and now lives in Montreal.
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    Articles by Kevin Carmichael

    Carmichael: Feds encourage risky business at BDC

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-risky-business-bdc/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Oct 5, 2024

    Ottawa wants the Crown lender to take more chances. That’s given Isabelle Hudon a lot to think about

    Carmichael: Banks draw battle lines over data as open banking looms

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-open-banking-data/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 28, 2024

    If we want fair competition, the rules will need to change.

    Conservative MP for Bay of Quinte Ryan Williams rises during Question Period, Monday, May 2, 2022 in Ottawa.

    Carmichael: Some hard truths about ‘trade powerhouse’ Canada

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-trade-powerhouse-canada/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 25, 2024

    The global order is shifting from rules-based to power-based. Can Ottawa keep up?

    A truck carries a cargo container at the Port of Vancouver Centerm container terminal as others are stacked under gantry cranes.

    Carmichael: Great idea! (Unless it’s the other party’s)

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-idea-brookfield-mark-carney/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 21, 2024

    Ignore the puritanical fuss over Brookfield’s $50B pension pitch. Let’s judge it on its merits.

    Briefing

    Federal Reserve cuts rates by a half point, signals more to come

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/federal-reserve-cuts-rates-by-a-half-point-signals-more-to-come/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 18, 2024

    The scenario that would cause the Bank of Canada to make a big rate cut

    https://thelogic.co/news/bank-canada-minutes-september-2024/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 18, 2024

    Summary of September deliberations shed light on what the central bank is watching

    Carmichael: A rare bull’s-eye on inflation, but cautious Macklem may still be behind the curve

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-a-rare-bulls-eye-on-inflation-but-cautious-macklem-may-still-be-behind-the-curve/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 18, 2024

    Signs keep piling up that demand is waning.

    Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem smiles during a news conference. There is a Canadian flag in the background.

    Inflation returns to Bank of Canada’s 2% bull’s-eye

    https://thelogic.co/news/bank-of-canada-cpi-inflation-august-24/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 17, 2024

    August data guarantees Macklem will cut interest rates again next month.

    A person in a red shirt pushes a shopping cart down a brightly lit aisle in a store with fully stocked shelves and price signs overhead.

    Carmichael: Is Mark Carney the man for this moment?

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-is-mark-carney-the-man-for-this-moment/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 14, 2024

    The Canada he wants to serve has little patience for noble intentions.

    Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney standing in a suit, speaking into a microphone. There are four Canadian flags in the background.

    Carmichael: Galen Weston’s base-hit theory of productivity

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-galen-weston-productivity-theory/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Sep 11, 2024

    The Loblaw boss avoids home-run swings. He thinks Canada should, too.

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