Amidst all the economic noise and reports we're bombarded with daily, inflation data reigns supreme. The monthly CPI report is the Bank of Canada's North Star, and yesterday, the cosmos smiled upon us with a twinkle that could signal lower rates. Canadian inflation limboed under expectations

Forward rates are popular reference points that reflect the "smart money's" expectations for future interest rates. Who is the smart money? Think big institutional investors with deep pockets. For decades, investors have used forward rates to predict future rates. Despite the market's flaws, few

"The Fed pivot in December has triggered an easing in financial conditions which can no longer be ignored," says private equity giant Apollo Global Management. As a result, the firm sees no Fed rate cuts this year. It's a minority view, but Apollo's not