FLCA News and Press, Franklin FTSE Canada From 06/21/24

2024-06-21 08:34:15 ET Retail sales in Canada increased 0.7% in April over the previous month. On an annual basis, retail sales increased 1.80% in April. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha For further details see: Canada's retail sales rise 0.7% in April

2024-06-21 05:30:00 ET Summary The real GDP growth forecasts for 2024 have been lowered in a few major economies, including the US, Canada, Brazil and Japan. We continue to expect a gradual downward trend in global consumer price index inflation in 2024-26, driven by a moder...

2024-06-20 07:25:00 ET Summary The Swiss National Bank surprised many with its second consecutive rate cut. Norway's central bank left policy on hold and warned that if the economy performs as expected, it does not anticipate a rate cut until next year. The US dollar is tradin...

2024-06-18 07:10:00 ET Summary The dollar has caught a bid ahead of the US retail sales and industrial production figures. A hawkish hold by the Reserve Bank of Australia has not done much for the Australian dollar, which is little changed on the day. Benchmark 10-year yields ...

2024-06-17 08:30:00 ET Summary What earnings growth say about the markets. Has the market rally moved beyond big tech? Other sectors that may provide opportunities. ... Read the full article on Seeking Alpha For further details see: Is Earnings Gr...

2024-06-17 07:45:00 ET Summary The US dollar is firmer against most G10 currencies to start the new week. Most emerging market currencies are firmer, but for a few Asia-Pacific currencies, including those of China, South Korea, and Taiwan. European benchmark yields are paring ...

2024-06-14 07:15:00 ET Summary What makes the dollar's performance stand out is that it is taking place as US rates have fallen. The euro has been sold to almost $1.0670 and sterling has been pushed below $1.2700. In Japan, the BOJ made no change in its bond purchases, disappo...

2024-06-13 07:15:00 ET Summary The dollar fell alongside US rates yesterday after the softer-than-expected CPI. The US auctions $22 bln 30-year bonds today and $140 bln of bills. In the Asia Pacific, most large markets advanced, with Japan and China being notable exceptions. ...

2024-06-12 07:15:00 ET Summary Position adjustments ahead of today's US CPI and FOMC meeting are giving the dollar a modestly heavier tone today. Led by Central Europe, most emerging market currencies are firmer too. The 10-year US Treasury yield is a little softer and has sli...

2024-06-10 07:25:00 ET Summary With mixed elements, the market took the US jobs data as relatively strong and took the dollar and US rates higher. The EU Parliament election has shaken up European politics, with the Belgium government collapsing and French President Macron calling...