Archive for May, 2008
Inflation Hits Incomes!
Inflation Hits Incomes!
The day comes where again the Feds most loved inflation measure is out as the US today releases the personal consumption expenditure showing that inflation AGAIN overcame all obstacles and odds to directly hit consumers…
The costlier food and energy prices are making it hard for consumers to buy anything even as daily necessities […]
Japan: Growth Will Slow Significantly in Q2
Japan: Growth Will Slow Significantly in Q2
Overnight April industrial production, unemployment, household spending and consumer prices have been released. Both unemployment and household spending were much weaker than expected while industrial production confirmed the slowdown in industrial activity in recent months. Overall the figures suggest that growth will slow significantly in Q2 after strong 0.8% […]
Canadian First Quarter Trade Account Strongest In A Year And A Half
Canadian First Quarter Trade Account Strongest In A Year And A Half
Canadian Current Account Balance (1Q)
Actual: C$5.6B Expected: C$2.9B Previous: C$0.8B (R+)
Canada’s current account balance nearly doubled forecasts for a recovery in trade activity through the first quarter due in large part to rising commodity prices and a strong […]