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FOMC preview: Why the Fed’s pivot to lower rates matters
The Fed’s policy decision next week will put forward major changes to its outlook, including the dot plot, the Summary of Economic Projections and the language within the statement around economic conditions. … READ MORE >
Canada’s consumer price index hits 2 per cent target
The Bank of Canada will need to continue rate cuts amid disinflation as well as rising unemployment and sluggish growth. … READ MORE >
U.S. retail sales and industrial production beat expectations
The data should temper the market’s concern about growth that has triggered calls for a 50 basis-point cut in the Federal Reserve’s policy rate at its meeting this week. … READ MORE >
Back-to-school recap: Buying trends set tone for retail holiday season
The back-to-school season provided key insights into what to expect for the holiday shopping period. … READ MORE >
Real federal funds rate illustrates that Fed policy is restrictive
With underlying inflation having fallen to between 2% and 2.5%, and the federal funds rate standing at 5.5%, capital investment has become prohibitively expensive for many businesses. … READ MORE >