U.S. dollar

Near-term outlook for loonie and U.S. dollar Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Near-term outlook for loonie and U.S. dollar

With U.S. growth revised upward due to government spending and tax cuts, markets have priced in three Fed rate hikes for 2018. That’s allowed the U.S. dollar to put up a fight against global currencies despite a deficit projected to surpass US$1 trillion in 2019. “Generous long-end spreads versus still-low overseas yields are providing enough […]

By Staff |March 14, 2018

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U.S. inflationary pressures are muted, for now Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

U.S. inflationary pressures are muted, for now

The consumer price index increased 0.2% last month, after a sharp 0.5% gain in January, the U.S. Labor Department said.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |March 13, 2018

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CPI increases in U.S., fuelling inflation fears Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

CPI increases in U.S., fuelling inflation fears

U.S. consumer prices, excluding the volatile food and energy categories, rose 0.3% last month. That was the biggest climb in a year and is likely to fan inflation fears in financial markets. The Labor Department says overall consumer prices rose 0.5% in January, the most in four months. Inflation rose 2.1% from a year earlier, […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |February 14, 2018

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Is the bull run over for U.S. equities? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Market Insights

Is the bull run over for U.S. equities?

With rising bond yields, the pressure is on

By Staff |February 5, 2018

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