U.S. Inflation Accelerates in August, Raising Fed Rate-Hike Expectations
U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.4% after a 0.1% increase in July, according to the Labor Department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Annual inflation held at 3.4%,...
U.S. Equity Funds See Biggest Outflow in Five Months
U.S. equity funds suffered their largest weekly outflow in five months in the week ended August 26, as investors reassessed the outlook for artificial intelligence ahead of Nvidia’s earnings and awaited potentially important comments...
U.S. Stock Futures Steady as Investors Weigh Inflation and Middle East Tensions
U.S. stock index futures were largely steady on Wednesday after a technology-led selloff rattled Wall Street in the previous session, as investors assessed the inflation outlook and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East....
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Moderately
U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 9,000 to a seasonally adjusted 209,000 for the week ended August 8, slightly above economists’ forecast of 202,000. The rise suggests the labor market remains relatively stable despite...
TSX Futures Rise as Oil Gains, Fed Minutes in Focus
Canadian stock index futures edged higher on Tuesday, supported by rising oil prices as investors looked ahead to the release of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes for fresh clues on the future...
Canadian Stock Futures Rise as Falling Oil Prices Boost Market Sentiment
Canadian stock index futures moved higher on Monday, tracking gains across global equity markets as declining oil prices eased inflation concerns and improved investor confidence. Futures linked to the S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.2%...
U.S. Supreme Court Faces Scrutiny Over Expanding Use of Emergency Docket
The U.S. Supreme Court has drawn renewed attention to its growing reliance on the emergency or “shadow” docket after issuing a 5-4 ruling that protected the independence of the Federal Reserve by preventing President...
U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows in June as Order Surge Eases
U.S. manufacturing activity moderated in June after posting its strongest performance in three years during May, as the boost from businesses rushing to place orders ahead of potential shortages and price increases linked to...
U.S. Supreme Court Set to Deliver Key Rulings on Trump Powers, Elections and Transgender Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to conclude its current term in the coming days, with seven major cases still awaiting decisions. Among the most closely watched are three cases involving President Donald Trump’s...
U.S. Banks Seek Further Easing of Federal Reserve Capital Rules
Major U.S. banks are making a final push for changes to the Federal Reserve’s proposed capital rule overhaul, arguing that some requirements remain overly restrictive despite significant revisions by regulators. The banking industry is...