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U.S. CPI: Further evidence of disinflation supports another rate cut
We expect the Fed to keep its eyes on preserving full employment amid general price stability, which points to a further reduction in interest rates throughout the remainder of the year … READ MORE >
Canada’s Consumer Price Index falls to 1.6%; calling for more rate cuts
By Tu Nguyen
Canada’s Consumer Price Index fell to 1.6%, the smallest increase since February 2021, mainly thanks to lower gasoline prices.
On a monthly basis, CPI fell 0.4% in September after falling 0.2% in August, both due to lower gasoline prices. Gasoline prices fell 7.1% in September compared to August. On a year-over-year basis, gasoline prices fell 10.7%.
On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, CPI was unchanged at 0.0%. … READ MORE >
Canadian firms in an era of a higher cost of capital
By Tu Nguyen
As rates fall but remain above pre-pandemic levels, businesses must harness opportunities to create and deliver values through strategic investments to boost productivity. … READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of October 7, 2024
By Amanda Laskey and Brian Winne
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here’s the latest. FDA approves at-home COVID/flu combo test for fall season The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an at-home test by Healgen that detects both COVID-19 and influenza A and B, marking a significant milestone in … … READ MORE >
Canada added 47,000 jobs in September as jobless rate fell to 6.5%
By Tu Nguyen
The increase in jobs, the largest since April, gives confidence that Canada can maintain a soft landing until the Bank of Canada’s rate cuts, which began in June, are sufficient for the economy to awaken. … READ MORE >