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Bank of Canada keeps rates unchanged. Orlando: BoC will be looking for more evidence on recovery at the next meeting. Orlando: Canadian housing is the biggest risk for the BoC. For further details see: BoC Keeps Rates On Hold, As Pace Of Vaccinations Lifts Canada's Econo...
Several research studies have found significant liquidity risk premium in inflation-linked markets, both in developed and emerging markets. After substantial QE, G7 central banks now hold a high proportion of outstanding government debt, reducing the "free-float" in government debt ma...
The release of minutes from the Fed’s April 27-28 policy meeting proved to be more interesting than expected, leading to some turbulence in markets. An earlier wind-down in quantitative easing, in turn, could lead to an earlier tightening in monetary policy than what markets ha...
Historically low mortgage rates the most influential demand-side driver in U.S. and Canadian housing markets. Canadian housing activity sprinting ahead of the U.S. Canadian housing dynamics could follow the U.S. For further details see: Why U.S. Housing Market Is Hot, Wh...
Although some short-term supply bottlenecks and financial speculation might drive commodity prices and inflation expectations further from here, a few big-picture facts are worth noting. The consensus expects consumer spending to keep accelerating because some households have higher s...
Global manufacturing output growth hits 11-year high, but record supply delays lead to production constraints. Backlogs of work rise at steepest rate for 17 years. Input costs rise at fastest rate for decade, lead to record factory gate price increase. For further details se...
With greater clarity on the sustainability of the economic recovery, we also saw the opportunity set across markets broaden to include sectors beyond those seen as the primary beneficiaries of an economic reopening. As expected, the recovery hasn't been smooth sailing for all, with su...
Housing starts skyrocketed 21.6% month over month (m/m) in March after the 11.7% m/m decrease in the previous month. Urban multifamily starts soared 33.8% m/m to an all-time high while single starts jumped 3.6% m/m, reaching the highest level since April 2010. Rural starts increased 2...
The week of April 19 was marked by positive economic news in both the U.S. and the UK. The Bank of Canada (BoC) garnered headlines by becoming the first major central bank this year to make reductions to its accommodative monetary policy. First-quarter earnings season continues to...
Canada's red-hot housing market: Will prices continue to soar? Low interest rates fueling the Canadian real estate market. Layering taxes to temper housing demand could have unintended consequences. For further details see: Canada's Red-Hot Housing Market: Will Prices Co...