Steve Halliday, Senior Consultant - IG Wealth Management
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15/08/2024
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to share his thoughts on a potential rate cut by the Fed after weak PPI data. Watch:
- BNN Bloomberg Philip Petursson, chief investment strategist at IG Wealth Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to share his outlook on the markets.
08/11/2023
Canada faces recession fears after Q3 GDP contraction. The Eurozone's economic growth slowed amid inflationary pressures. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - October 27 - November 3, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
03/11/2023
Bank of Canada maintains policy rate at 5% amid economic concerns. European Central Bank holds deposit rate at 4%, departing from its tightening stance. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - October 20-27, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
30/10/2023
Global inflation ticked higher. China's economy continues tepid performance. This, and more, in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.
Monthly Investment Monitor - October 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
25/10/2023
Canada's inflation rate slowed in September. Canada's retail sector flashes cautionary signals. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - October 13-20, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
19/10/2023
Recent events in the Middle East have led to a spike in oil prices. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released an updated economic projection. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - October 6-13, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
13/10/2023
Republican Kevin McCarthy was removed as House of Representatives speaker following a controversial decision to prevent a government shutdown. Canadian employment surges in September, but majority are part-time jobs. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - September 29 - October 6, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
05/10/2023
Canada's consumer price index rose by 4.0% in August, but not solely due to gasoline prices. The People's Bank of China, maintained its benchmark loan rates, reflecting a cautious stance amidst economic uncertainties. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - September 22-29, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
29/09/2023
Canadian inflation rises for the second consecutive month, with the August Consumer Price Index (CPI) increasing to 4.0% year over year (YoY) following July's 3.3% increase. The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) holds benchmark interest rate steady in the 5.25%-5.50% range. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - September 15-22, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
20/09/2023
U.S. inflation in August exceeded predictions, with a year- over-year (YoY) rise of 3.7%, a jump from the previous 3.2%. The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its three key policy rates by 25 basis points, marking the 10th consecutive hike. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - September 8-15, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
15/09/2023
The Bank of Canada (BoC) kept its monetary policy rate unchanged last week. Saudi Arabia and Russia prolonged oil production cuts, causing prices to exceed US$90 per barrel for the first time since November. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - September 1-8, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
07/09/2023
The U.S. economy started the third quarter on strong footing as consumer spending rose more than expected. The Canadian economy unexpectedly shrank in the second quarter, with gross domestic product (GDP) falling by 0.2% on a quarter-over-quarter annualized basis. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - August 25 - September 1, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
31/08/2023
Canadian retail sales increased by 0.1% month-over-month in June. Eurozone business activity contracted further in August, according to S&P's purchasing managers' index. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - August 18-25, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
25/08/2023
Global inflation continued to decline. The economy proved to be more resilient than expected. This, and more, in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.
Monthly Investment Monitor - August 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
23/08/2023
Canada's consumer price index accelerated to 3.3% year-over-year (YoY) in July. Canada's housing market continued to recover in July. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - August 11-18, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
17/08/2023
In July, the U.S. consumer price index rose 3.2% year-over-year (YoY), surpassing June's 3.0%. China's July CPI and PPI marked the first joint decline since 2020 This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - August 4-11, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
11/08/2023
Credit rating agency Fitch downgrades U.S. debt rating from the highest AAA level down a notch to AA+. Canadian and U.S. job growth show signs of cooling down. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - July 28 - August 4, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
01/08/2023
Canada's economic growth slowed in Q2. U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) raises policy rates by 25 bps as expected. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - July 21-28, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
20/07/2023
The Bank of Canada (BoC) raised its target rate by 25 bps to 5%. Canadian manufacturing sales rebounded in May. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - July 7-14, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
14/07/2023
Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5.4% in June. Toronto's housing market slowed in June, with the number of homes sold falling by 6.9% from May. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - June 30 – July 7, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
06/07/2023
Canada's inflation rate moderated in May, as base effects dragged the headline inflation number lower. U.S. inflation and consumer spending showed signs of slowing down in May, s suggesting increased caution among consumers. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - June 23-30, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
29/06/2023
Robust consumer spending was the primary motivator behind Bank of Canada's June hike. Bank of England surprised markets by raising its policy rate by 50 bps to 5%. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - June 16-23, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
21/06/2023
U.S. headline inflation slows, but core inflation remains sticky. The European Central Bank (ECB) raised its policy rates by 25bps. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - June 9-16, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
13/02/2023
Major central banks continue to tighten monetary policy. Canadian GDP growth slowing, but resilient. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - January 27 - February 3, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
31/01/2023
Bank of Canada (BoC) implements eighth consecutive rate hike while hinting at a pause. U.S. economy remained resilient in Q4, but signs of slowing are emerging. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - January 20-27, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
25/01/2023
Canada's inflation decelerates, but underlying cost pressures remain. China's economy grew by 3% in 2022, above expectations. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - January 13-20, 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
19/01/2023
The economy is proving to be resilient. Central banks are slowing the pace of rate hikes as inflation begins to cool. This, and more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.
Monthly Investment Monitor - January 2023 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com
17/01/2023
U.S. headline inflation retreated for the sixth consecutive month. The World Bank has reduced its 2023 global growth forecast. This, and more, in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - January 6-13, 2022 grapevinesix.s3.amazonaws.com