Michael Gregory
Michael Gregory
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Our last two fires had smoke detectors, but no batteries, ... We're praying to get the word out (about smoke alarms).
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If it's the case that certain kinds of trade are not done with Cuba right now because they're in U.S. dollars, then that's fine -- changing to the euro might help that. If it's a case where using euros to conduct more liberal trade with Europe, then that's certainly of benefit, as well.
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Claims are pointing to firm, if not firming, conditions in the labor market. Corporate profits are just huge and businesses are in a position to expand.
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That's certainly going to be the critical number. A number indicating employment growth, particularly increases in wages, could prompt the Fed to move by the end of this month.
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The fact that we've had some decent growth, as long as it isn't associated with inflation risk, is generally good for equity markets. But we did see that wage pressure remains elevated. From that perspective, (the report) is neutral.
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the Fed is going to want to take the more cautious road. Two months is an awful long time to wait to react to evidence, particularly if that evidence indicates the economy is starting to heat up again.
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I'd thought they wouldn't want to sort of venture there again, given that all is not perfect on the commodity price front,
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The Canadian currency is considered a commodity currency. When commodities prices are up, investors tend to have exposure to the currency.
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The dollar-yen relationship is still the forefront issue in most people's minds. There's a fear for both stocks and bonds that if the depreciation continues there will be less appeal for U.S. dollar-denominated assets.
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All is not quiet on the inflation front. Commodity prices and capacity constraints still pose some inflation risks.
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The construction sector continues to be a contributor to Canadian economic growth, which should make the Bank of Canada feel a bit more comfortable about any forthcoming rate hikes.
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all the pieces of evidence, all the statements that have been reviewed, all the witnesses that have been spoken to.
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The market is concerned about not if, but how much over the course of the year the Fed will move. There's been a lot of discussion about more than one rate increase, which is what's concerning the markets.
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Inflation is not a problem right now; that is not really what the Fed is paying attention to.