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Posted March 27, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
In addition to the range of economic effects on businesses being caused by climate change, a new paper from the Federal Reserve argues it is also becoming increasingly relevant for monetary policy. Continue Reading
Posted March 19, 2019
The loonie may sink back to its record low $0.62 as the country retrenches from a consumer-spending boom into the face of a slowing global economy, warns former Bank of Canada advisor David Wolf. Continue Reading
Posted March 04, 2019
Under Economic Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Speaking at a political conference this weekend, Trump renewed his criticism of the Fed’s monetary policy, complaining that it was promoting a strong U.S. dollar to the detriment of American exporters. Continue Reading
Posted February 15, 2019
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
The Fed says that U.S. manufacturing fell slightly last month, largely owing to a near 9% plunge in the automotive sector, while another report saw the biggest month-to-month drop in retail sales since 2009. Continue Reading
Posted January 30, 2019
The Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady for now, saying it intends to be cautious in lifting borrowing costs further this year as it pointed to rising uncertainty about the U.S. economic outlook. Continue Reading
Posted December 19, 2018
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Despite a stock market selloff and harsh criticism from the White House, the Fed’s “dovish hike” today raised borrowing costs for the fourth time this year, while also dialing back its growth projections for 2019. Continue Reading
