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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: Can the Bank of Canada change the expectations channel?

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-can-the-bank-of-canada-change-the-expectations-channel/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 21, 2024

    Central bankers schooled on pre-pandemic conditions may need to update their priors.

    Briefing

    Inflation drops below 3%, rekindling hopes the Bank of Canada will cut rates this spring

    https://thelogic.co/briefing/inflation-drops-below-3-rekindling-hopes-the-bank-of-canada-will-cut-rates-this-spring/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 20, 2024

    Carmichael: Does Canada need a housing correction? Could we handle one?

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-does-canada-need-a-housing-correction-could-we-handle-one/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 17, 2024

    The patient may not survive the cure.

    A construction worker on a crane working on a half-built condominium in Montreal. Exposed wires and insulation are visible.

    Carmichael: BMO joins the loyalty wars with revamped Air Miles

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-bmo-joins-the-loyalty-wars-with-revamped-air-miles/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 14, 2024

    ‘Open-source’ points platform will be the bank's entry into one of the most interesting competitions in Canadian business.

    Carmichael: Macklem wades into the productivity debate

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-macklem-wades-into-the-productivity-debate/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 10, 2024

    ‘You don’t become great by just fixing your weaknesses,’ the Bank of Canada governor says. ‘You start by doubling down on your strengths.’

    Bank of Canada will consider higher inflation target in 2026, Macklem says

    https://thelogic.co/news/exclusive/bank-of-canada-will-consider-higher-inflation-target-in-2026-macklem-says/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 7, 2024

    Central bank’s next mandate review will study the question, but governor rules out change before then.

    ‘A source of concern’: Tiff Macklem on Canada’s nagging productivity problem, inflation and the housing crisis

    https://thelogic.co/news/the-interview/a-source-of-concern-tiff-macklem-on-canadas-nagging-productivity-problem-inflation-and-the-housing-crisis/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 7, 2024

    The Bank of Canada governor says a higher inflation target will be on the table in the bank’s next mandate review.

    Carmichael: A real estate matchmaker shoots his shot

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-a-real-estate-matchmaker-shoots-his-shot/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 7, 2024

    Dating apps inspired Jonathan Faerman to launch Investium, his effort to unite would-be homebuyers.

    Carmichael: Canada’s bankers face a new test of character

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/carmichael-canadas-bankers-face-a-new-test-of-character/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Feb 3, 2024

    OSFI now has the authority to judge the integrity of the country’s financial services leaders. Government overreach or a helpful check?

    OSFI superintendent Peter Routledge, wearing a black suit, sits on a chair and speaks to a panel moderator wearing a blue suit.

    Carmichael: BDC launches mental health program for small business owners

    https://thelogic.co/commentary/kevin-carmichael-bdc-launches-mental-health-program-for-small-business-owners/

    By Kevin Carmichael   |   Jan 31, 2024

    Crown corporation can do more for entrepreneurs than lend money, CEO Hudon says

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