Optimism is growing that the Fed is on track to deliver a rare soft landing
Red Sea conflict not expected to cause oil price spike amid strong supply, softer demand
The central bank is still open to more rate hikes if inflation doesn’t co-operate
A measure of consumer sentiment has jumped by the most since 1991
Commodity producers to hold up better than interest-sensitive regions
Tangible assets provide a hedge against diminishing purchasing power, says Lisa Conroy of Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management
Lagging effect of higher rates likely to bite this year, report says
However, the rating agency expects a slower pace for those cuts than financial markets are predicting
Canadian consumers are struggling with higher rates, suggests one economist
Employment readings largely stable to close 2023