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The Bank of Canada is conducting a comprehensive review of its pandemic-era policies, during which it purchased hundreds of billions in government bonds to lower interest rates. This review could be Governor Tiff Macklem’s last opportunity to defend these actions before a major political change potentially places one of his strongest critics in power. Early
Mexico’s inflation rate surged more than anticipated in early June, moving further away from the central bank’s target. This development likely supports expectations for Banco de Mexico to maintain its interest rate in the upcoming meeting on Thursday. Consumer prices increased by 4.78% in the first half of June compared to the previous year, surpassing
Canada’s population is poised for significant growth, driven largely by immigration, with projections indicating a more than 50% increase over the next 50 years. According to forecasts released by Statistics Canada, the population is expected to rise from 40.1 million in 2022 to 62.8 million by 2073. This projection, based on a “medium-growth” scenario, suggests
Zimbabwe has significantly increased power outages across the nation due to a sharp decline in water levels at Kariba, the world’s largest man-made reservoir. This drop is attributed to a severe dry spell, limiting the capacity for electricity generation. In response to the water shortage, the southern African country, currently in its winter season, has
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem has reiterated his forecast for a soft landing for the Canadian economy, expecting a moderate rise in the unemployment rate without the need for a significant increase to achieve the central bank’s inflation target. Speaking on Monday, Macklem noted that Canada’s unemployment rate, which reached 6.2% in May, is
Stocks on Wall Street ended mostly lower on Friday, weighed down by a decline in shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), which dragged down the technology sector. Despite this, it was a generally positive week for the stock market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4% for its best weekly performance since May, the S&P 500
In recent years, central banks globally have battled inflation by curbing demand, which drives up prices. While some nations are now cutting rates, citing progress, the US Federal Reserve seems poised to keep rates high for longer, a move sparking criticism from desperate investors fearing an economic downturn. Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues
The East Coast, particularly the corridor from New York City to Washington, D.C., is bracing for extreme heat and humidity this weekend. Utility company Con Edison has already reduced voltage in parts of Queens and urged residents to minimize their electricity usage. In New York, Central Park temperatures are forecasted to soar to 96°F (36°C)
Global corporate bond spreads are poised for their first month of widening since late last year, reigniting discussions about the relative value of credit compared to other fixed-income assets as we move into the latter half of 2024. In June, spreads on corporate bonds, encompassing both high-yield and investment-grade notes, have widened by approximately 10
Keir Starmer’s Labour Party is gearing up for a series of rapid planning reforms aimed at significantly increasing housebuilding in the UK if they win the upcoming election. Starmer’s government plans to implement these changes swiftly over the summer, utilizing written ministerial statements, statutory instruments, and directives to local planning authorities. The Labour Party intends
