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    Bank of Canada Surprises Markets

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were slightly lower on the week. The yield on the US 10-year note rose to 3.76%, a gain of nine basis points, while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose $1 to $71.10. Volatility, as measured by the Cboe Volatility Index…

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    Wed: BOC Interest Rate Announcement

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were higher on the week as markets digested both the debt ceiling bill and conflicting US economic data. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note dropped, falling to 3.67%, down nearly 15 basis points on the week. The price of a barrel of West Texas…

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    US: Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were slightly higher on the week amid uncertainty over the US debt limit. Although, a rush for artificial intelligence-focused stocks sparked a US rally late in the week. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note hit its highest level since the regional banking crisis emerged…

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    Debt Ceiling Agreement Likely This Week

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were higher on the week as investors realized a deal on raising the debt ceiling in the US was likely to be done before the deadline. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note was higher at 3.683 up marginally from a week ago, while the…

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    Inflation Is Falling

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were marginally lower on the week amid elevated—but not worsening —US inflation data and ongoing wrangling over the US debt ceiling. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to 3.40%, down 4 basis points from a week ago, while the price of a barrel…

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    Job Market Remains Strong

    At the close of business last Friday global equities were lower on the week amid renewed jitters in the US banking sector. The yield on the US 10-year note fell to 3.44%, down 3 basis points from a week ago but 11 bps above the week’s low at the height of the banking stress. The…

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    North American Economy Cooling

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities finished marginally higher for the week. The yield on the US 10-year note, at 3.47%, was lower than a week ago while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $2.82 to $75.12. Volatility, as measured by the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX),…

  8. Man's hand stacking coins on desk

    Inflation On Track to Ease in North America

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were marginally higher on the week. The yield on the US 10-year note, at 3.56%, varied little from a week ago while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell $4.62 to $77.94. Volatility, as measured by the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX),…

  9. young couple going over finances on paper

    Inflation Cooling; Markets Responding

    At the close of business last Thursday, global equities were higher on the week amid solid early Q1 earnings reports. The yield on the US 10-year note rose to 3.51% from 3.28% on Thursday of last week while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil added $2.50 to reach $83.Volatility, as…

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    First Quarter Earnings Season Begins

    At the close of business last Thursday, global equities were modestly lower on the week amid signs the US economy is losing steam. The yield on the US 10-year note declined to 3.28% from 3.51% last Friday to the lowest level since September. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil jumped…

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    Recovery Gained Momentum

    At the close of business, last Friday global equities were higher as easing strains in the banking sector helped prompt a rebound in global equities. On the week, the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note edged up to 3.51% from 3.42% last Friday, while the price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude…

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    Markets Grind Higher

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were marginally higher this past week amid continued market volatility, with European banking stocks falling sharply. Deutsche Bank shares declined more than 13% on Friday morning, trending lower for the third straight day, while other European banks saw their shares fall more than 6%. The yield…

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