Month: July 2018

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  Video: One big risk to the Canadian economy has faded

  You can't help but wonder where Canada would be without tariffs When risks are rising, everyone is talking about them. But as they fade, they're[...]
  2018-07-22 19:27:07

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  The NY Fed Nowcast for Q2 comes in at 2.7%, down from 2.8% last week.

  Housing hurts this week The NY Fed model for 2Q GDP growth saw a dip to 2.7% from 2.8% last week. The fall can be[...]
  2018-07-22 18:22:43

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  European equity close: Mostly lower

  Closing changes for the main bourses: On the week: - German DAX +0.2% - UK FTSE 100 +0.2% - French CAC -0.5% - Spain IBEX[...]
  2018-07-22 18:22:43

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  The Swiss franc was the top performer this week

  USD/CHF backs off but remains close to the highs A week ago, the US dollar appeared to be breaking out against the Swiss franc as[...]
  2018-07-22 18:22:43

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  You want earnings? Next week is "The Week".

  What companies are on deck next week and when? If you want earnings, next week is the week.  There is a lot of key releases[...]
  2018-07-22 18:22:43

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  Fitch affirms Canada at AAA with a stable outlook

  Canada keeps its top rating Canada has a top rating from all the ratings agencies. Fitch cited Canada's "political stability, strong governance and institutional strengths"[...]
  2018-07-22 18:21:09

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  Baker Hughes US oil rig count 858 vs 863 prior

  Weekly oil and gas rig count from Baker Hughes Drillers slow down for a week, it's the first dip after three increases.
  2018-07-22 18:21:09

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  Bitcoin hit by a nasty whipsaw

  Some action in Bitcoin Bitcoin prices jumped 2.5% higher today only to be promptly followed by a 4% drop in volatile trading. There were no[...]
  2018-07-22 18:21:09

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  SNB's Jordan: Global economy on a relatively strong path

  Comments from Jordan The SNB could put a pet rock in charge for monetary policy for the next two years and market pricing wouldn't change.[...]
  2018-07-22 18:21:09

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  USDJPY moves to new session lows. Trump again...

  More Trump helping CNBC is now saying that Pres. Trump is worried the Fed will hike twice this year.   His advisors say that the Fed[...]
  2018-07-22 18:21:09

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