Canadian dollar hits lowest level in almost five years

Canada's October jobs report lifts unemployment and cools hike expectations. We weigh the change for your mining shares and currency exposure.

Ottawa and the Bank of Canada renew the inflation framework through 2031, keeping the target intact while rates and currency risks remain.

The Bank of Canada governor says fiscal policy is not obstructing the inflation fight, while keeping further rate increases in play.

Selected Canadian exports lose a 50% levy on October 30, while others gain it. Your resource holdings still face a separate currency test.

New Bank of Canada surveys show longer-term inflation worries and firmer late business readings, raising rate and currency risks for miners.

Macklem expects oil to push Canada's inflation forecast sharply higher. Energy income, the dollar and borrowing costs complicate the trade.