Further easing expected from BOC
Aug 05, 2015 21:17 pm UTC| Commentary
The BOC cut the overnight rate by another 25bp in July. Although the Bank continues to provide little guidance on the future direction of the policy, further policy easing is expected, with the base case scenario of yet...
Fed signals low bar for September hike
Aug 05, 2015 20:54 pm UTC| Commentary
The dollar extended its rally since the June FOMC meeting as the market priced increased chances of a September hike. The July FOMC statement highlighted the bar for hikes is not high with the Committee only needing to see...
Macro outlook should put US rate hikes on the horizon
Aug 05, 2015 20:42 pm UTC| Commentary
Greek issues have receded from the headlines, and the market focus is expected to return to core worries around the broader global macro outlook. In particular, the USD is expected to move higher as the July 29th FOMC...
US ISM non-manufacturing index rises to 60.3 in July
Aug 05, 2015 20:22 pm UTC| Commentary
The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) non-manufacturing index surged 4.3 points to 60.3 in July (from 56.0 in June), handsomely topping the consensus forecast for a modest uptick to 56.2. Details of the report were...
U.S. Economic data remains hot this summer
Aug 05, 2015 16:26 pm UTC| Commentary
Economic data is hot this summer. In the past weeks a flurry of housing, auto, and labor data has been released, proving that the U.S. economy is moving in the right direction. Existing home sales rose 3.2 percent to an 8...
U.S. Goods & Services trade deficit (June)
Aug 05, 2015 15:45 pm UTC| Commentary
The strong greenback continues to inflict pain on exporters. Exports slipped 0.1% in June and are down 3.6% y/y, falling for the 6th straight month, but it was the smallest decline in a year and a half. Imports grew for...
Canadian merchandise trade (June)
Aug 05, 2015 15:16 pm UTC| Commentary
Canadas merchandise trade deficit narrowed massively to $0.5 bln in June, far better than expected, while Mays shortfall was revised just slightly lower to $3.37 bln. Exports surged 6.3%, with three major sectors seeing...
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