HEWC News and Press, iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada From 03/08/23

2023-03-08 01:52:00 ET Summary Why recession concerns are fading. The job market continues to show strength, even amid signs of economic weakness. Don't expect lower interest rates anytime soon. After eight consecutive rate hikes, the Bank of Canada is widely...

Summary After 425bp of interest rate hikes, the Bank of Canada signalled it would pause to digest the impact. Since its January meeting, growth has disappointed and inflation has slowed more than expected, though job creation continues at pace. Canada is heavily exposed to higher ra...

Manufacturing PMI in Canada increased to 52.4 points in Feb from 51 points in Jan of 2023. The figure is a measure of the level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry. ETFs: ( EWC ), ( HEWC ), ( FLCA ) ...

The Canadian economy stalled from the previous quarter in Q4 of 2022, putting an end to five consecutive quarters of growth and following a 0.7% expansion in Q3. Slower inventory accumulation and a decline in business investment in machinery equipment and housing offset higher consumption for...

Summary Canadian inflation is decelerating, but jobs and spending remain strong. The full impact of interest rates hikes may not be felt yet. TD Asset Management's Alexandra Gorewicz says there may be a case to hold rates for now. Strong economic data has some inve...

Summary Loosening Big Tech's labor stronghold may help level the global playing field. We believe many of our international holdings will be able to capitalize on dislocated labor markets. International investing offers the opportunity to access markets with technology innovators wh...

Summary Since the FOMC meeting, the US dollar has enjoyed one of the strongest bounces since it topped out in late September/early October. Market positioning was part of the pre-conditions that led to the surge. Ironically, good news on the economic performances may weigh on stocks and...

Summary Markets posted strong gains in January, but will it last? Impact of China's reopening on global markets. Is this the year for a rebound in fixed income? Global markets have had a positive start to the year. But the year ahead likely won’t be withou...

Summary Are interest rate hikes proving to be successful? What's next for the Fed after scaling back hikes. Where the inflation fight is heading next. After several months of aggressive rate hikes, inflation is finally showing signs of easing. Greg Bonnell speaks w...

Summary The record tightening done by central banks in 2022/2023 will slow the economy into 2024, and any easing efforts in late 2023/24 will not fully be felt until 2024/2025. The rate of change in borrowing costs has been extreme, but the bigger problem remains grossly inflated prices...