US Economics Weekly August jobs report just about enough for the Fed The data releases this week did not signal a clear winner in the 25bp versus 50bp cut debate, but the speech from Governor Christopher Waller nonetheless suggests that the small improvement in the... 6th September 2024 · 6 mins read
Canada Economics Weekly Bank may not blink despite higher unemployment The communications from the Bank of Canada this week suggest that the rise in the unemployment rate in August is unlikely to be enough to trigger larger interest rate cuts, which is probably a sign... 6th September 2024 · 4 mins read
UK Economics Weekly Manufacturing recession possible, full recession unlikely We don’t think the lingering concerns about the health of the US economy mean that the chances of the UK economy slipping back into recession are much higher. Instead, the fading drag from higher... 6th September 2024 · 8 mins read
Canada Rapid Response Canada Labour Force Survey (Aug.) The rebound in employment in August should soothe fears about the risk that the economy is taking a turn for the worse, although the 0.2%-point jump in the unemployment rate to 6.6% presents clear... 6th September 2024 · 2 mins read
US Rapid Response Employment Report (Aug) The 142,000 gain in non-farm payroll employment in August was probably just enough to tip the Fed in favour of a measured 25bp rate cut this month, rather than a more dramatic move, but the labour... 6th September 2024 · 2 mins read
UK Housing Market Rapid Response UK Halifax House Prices (Aug. 2024) The second consecutive monthly rise in the Halifax house price index in August supports our view that the fall in the Nationwide house price index in the same month was a blip and isn’t the start of... 6th September 2024 · 3 mins read
Australia & New Zealand Economics Weekly RBA to hold the line despite consumption squeeze National accounts data published this week showed that the Australian economy slowed to a grind last quarter, while private consumption fell outright. However, we suspect that the RBA will take that... 6th September 2024 · 4 mins read
Japan Economics Weekly Wage growth will slow again next year The sharp acceleration in regular earnings growth in July poses some upside risks to our wage growth forecasts. And with smaller firms now lifting wages rapidly, too, the Bank of Japan will feel... 6th September 2024 · 3 mins read
Canada Chart Pack Canada Chart Pack (Sep. 2024) O ur Canada Chart Pack has been updated with the latest data and our analysis of recent developments. The economy looks to be entering a period of below-potential growth, characterised by excess... 5th September 2024 · 0 mins read
Japan Economic Outlook BoJ will deliver final rate hike later this year The economy is on the mend and underlying inflation seems to be levelling off around the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. Accordingly, we still expect a final rate hike in October. But as inflation falls... 5th September 2024 · 18 mins read
Global Economics Update Is the manufacturing sector signalling recession? While the risks of a more severe downturn in industry have increased in advanced economies, we still expect manufacturing output to slow rather than crash in the coming months. Even if output were to... 4th September 2024 · 4 mins read
US Economics Update JOLTS shows continued labour market normalisation Although job openings fell sharply in July, the totality of the JOLTS data points to a labour market that continues to normalise, rather than one rapidly deteriorating. That leaves it up to the August... 4th September 2024 · 2 mins read
Canada Economics Update Bank puts up high bar for 50bp cut Following its third consecutive 25bp interest rate cut today, the communications from the Bank of Canada reiterated that further cuts are likely. We expect 25 bp cuts at the final two meetings this... 4th September 2024 · 2 mins read
US Commercial Property Update Dallas tops our updated rankings of 34 industrial markets The dynamism of the industrial sector means that market-level outperformance is often only achievable for short periods, because either relative value deteriorates or new supply quickly completes... 4th September 2024 · 4 mins read
Canada Rapid Response Bank of Canada Policy Announcement (Sep. 2024) 4th September 2024 · 2 mins read