HEWC News and Press, iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada From 05/16/23

2023-05-16 08:22:22 ET Housing starts in Canada rose by 22% over a month earlier to 261,600 units in April of 2023, above market expectations of 224,600 units. The SAAR of total urban starts increased 26% to 241,585 units recorded in April, as multi-unit urban starts surged 33% to 201,6...

2023-05-11 14:17:00 ET Summary U.S. inflation continued to cool in April. Federal Reserve may hold rates at next meeting. Rate cuts still unlikely this year. The latest read on U.S. consumer prices shows that inflation continues to cool, but does that mean th...

2023-05-11 11:06:22 ET Summary Franklin FTSE Canada ETF is the most cost-efficient option in the market for those seeking exposure to Canadian stocks. The employment market remains sturdy, but loan growth is slowing and asset quality looks poised to deteriorate. The USD/CAD lo...

2023-05-09 12:40:00 ET Summary Three-quarters of NASDAQ companies have reported Q1 2023 earnings thus far, and the aggregate year-over-year EPS decline is 10.2%. Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite is expected to report YoY earnings decline of -16.4% in Q1 with -10.2% and -2.9% ...

2023-05-04 08:38:25 ET Canada recorded a trade surplus of C$970M in March of 2023. This is above market consensus of C$0.2B . Exports in Canada decreased to C$63562.60 in March from C$63996.10  in February of 2023. Imports in Canada decreased to C$62590 ...

2023-04-28 08:41:12 ET Canada GDP grows 0.1% in April, misses consensus of 0.2% ETFs: ( EWC ), ( HEWC ), ( FLCA ) For further details see: Canada GDP up 0.1% in April, misses expectations

2023-04-28 04:30:00 ET Summary Canadian corporates succumbed to heightened risk aversion in March, following the banking turmoil, before the swift US and Swiss central bank market interventions calmed markets. Both Canadian and US credit spreads widened during the risk-off episode...

2023-04-27 13:16:00 ET Summary The Bank of Canada’s significant interest rate hikes since early 2022 are contributing to slower growth as homeowners and consumers curtail borrowing and spending. Canadian inflation is moderating, and the central bank signaled a pause. The sh...

2023-04-25 03:25:00 ET Summary Why market uncertainty could lead to a return to quality. The unusual market cycle markets find themselves in now. Canadian banks may face a few tough quarters but will prove their resiliency. Despite potential headwinds, equity markets...

2023-04-21 12:30:00 ET Summary Although it’s typical for companies to “beat” lowered earning estimates, the earnings trend is recessionary, with a second sequential quarter of negative growth in 10 of 11 sectors. The second and third quarters aren’t loo...