Canadian wholesale trade dips, retail sales hold steady in November

Canadian wholesale trade likely dropped 0.7% in November, while retail sales grew 0.6% in October, remaining unchanged in November, according to Statistics Canada.

Dollar charges ahead, yen flinches lower after BOJ holds

The article discusses the impact of the Federal Reserve's rate decisions, the Bank of Japan's steadiness on rates, and the resulting currency fluctuations.

Morning Bid: Bonds agitated as Fed meets, G7 politics rumble

A comprehensive overview of U.S. and global market trends, highlighting Federal Reserve policies, political unrest in Canada and Germany, and economic indicators influencing investment sentiments.

Morning Bid: Global rate cuts put dollar in driver's seat

The article discusses recent rate cuts affecting the U.S. dollar, emerging market currencies, and anticipated economic data that may influence global markets.

Morning Bid: Priced for perfection into CPI

Stocks settle in for nervous wait on US CPI

Asian markets pause before anticipated Canadian rate cut and crucial U.S. inflation data, while investors remain cautious amid record highs in Wall Street indexes.

Dollar holds ground ahead of CPI, Aussie wallows near 4-month low

The article discusses currency fluctuations, focusing on the dollar's strength against the yen, Australian dollar's decline, and anticipated central bank rate cuts.

Morning Bid: Dollar reasserts strength, China fillip fades

U.S. dollar strengthens amid rising Treasury yields as global interest rate cuts loom, particularly affecting Canadian, European, and Australian currencies. China's economic concerns persist, impacting trade.

Dollar edges higher before CPI; Aussie steady as RBA decision looms

The article discusses the recent performance of the U.S. dollar against the yen and other currencies, anticipating U.S. inflation data and central bank decisions.

Central banks extend easing cycle in November as uncertain 2025 looms

Central banks in developed and emerging economies continued monetary easing in November, ahead of potential global economic shifts, with notable interest rate cuts and predictions for 2025.