Canada Economics Weekly GDP revisions unlikely to change things for the Bank The national accounts data provided two pieces of good news this week, with revisions to the historical series and stronger-than-expected third-quarter growth leaving GDP higher than expected. While... 2nd December 2022 · 5 mins read
US Economics Weekly Global downturn taking its toll on exports With weaker growth overseas and the drag from the stronger dollar now pushing exports lower, the resilience of consumption is the only thing keeping the economy from falling into recession. 2nd December 2022 · 7 mins read
US Housing Market Update Demand for all housing tenures to drop back Our forecast for a drop in house prices means renting looks a better option than buying for any holding period under 10 years. While this will encourage some potential buyers to rent instead, we doubt... 2nd December 2022 · 3 mins read
Canada Data Response Labour Force Survey (Nov.) The slowdown in hiring in November did not prevent a decline in the unemployment rate, as the labour force contracted. The Bank of Canada will be more encouraged by the fall in the 3-month annualised... 2nd December 2022 · 3 mins read
US Data Response Employment Report (Nov.) The resilience of the labour market and the resurgence in wage pressures don’t change our view that core price inflation is going to fall more rapidly than the Fed believes, and we still expect... 2nd December 2022 · 2 mins read
Event Drop-In: US vs euro-zone – A tale of two inflation cycles 1670338800 Hopes may be rising that price pressures may finally be easing, but investors risk missing the fact that not all inflation cycles are alike.
Capital Daily We think the equity rally will run out of steam The upbeat market reaction to Fed Chair Powell’s speech last night topped off a storming November for equity markets. But the rally in equities has generally taken a breather today after a... 1st December 2022 · 7 mins read
US Commercial Property Data Response US Metro Employment (Oct.) Total employment grew across the 30 metros, but at a slower pace as labour market conditions continued to ease. With our proprietary indicators pointing to a 90% probability of an imminent recession... 1st December 2022 · 2 mins read
US Data Response ISM Manufacturing Index (Nov.) The decline in the ISM manufacturing index to 49.0 in November, the lowest reading since the early stages of the pandemic, from 50.2, leaves it at a level consistent with a stagnation in broader... 1st December 2022 · 2 mins read
US Economics Update Labour market conditions still easing gradually The further falls in job openings and voluntary quits in October indicate that labour market conditions are continuing to ease gradually, which should keep downward pressure on wage growth. 30th November 2022 · 2 mins read
Asset Allocation Update Squaring yield curve inversion with the rally in risky assets While the progressive inversion of the Treasury yield curve may seem inconsistent with the recent rebound in risky assets in the US, they had already discounted some bad news about the economy... 30th November 2022 · 5 mins read
Energy Data Response US Weekly Petroleum Status Report Commercial crude stocks plunged as the refinery utilisation rate rose, net imports fell sharply and strategic reserve releases continued to wind down. However, signs of lower domestic product demand... 30th November 2022 · 3 mins read
Bank of Canada Watch Bank to drop down to 25 bp hike The easing of the three-month annualised measures of core inflation in October and signs of broader disinflationary pressure ahead lead us to think the Bank of Canada will drop down to a 25bp interest... 30th November 2022 · 6 mins read