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CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.2% higher at C$1.3691 to the greenback, or 73.04 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3675 to 1.373.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT=...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Canadian housing starts rise slightly in February, says CMHC
OTTAWA, March 16 (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts rose slightly in February compared with the previous month, indicating that the trend in new construction remains steady despite monthly volatility, the national housing agency said on Monday.The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing star...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
US Treasury Sec Bessent: duration of Iran conflict key for oil prices and global supply
In a CNBC interview, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent offered fresh insight into how Washington is assessing the energy risks stemming from the escalating confrontation involving Iran and the broader Middle East.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 16
Fed: Stagflation dilemma in Iran War – DBS
DBS Group economist Philip Wee argues that the Fed enters its March 17–18 FOMC meeting caught between surging energy-driven inflation and weakening US growth. With GDP revised down and the Sahm Rule triggered, recession is now a baseline concern.Fxstreet
Mon, Mar 16
JPY: BoJ caution and energy shock weigh on currency – MUFG
MUFG analysts Derek Halpenny and Lee Hardman observe that Japan has seen the smallest hawkish repricing among G10, with markets already pricing two Bank of Japan (BoJ) hikes but little additional tightening after the energy shock.
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Mon, Mar 16
UK pledges 53 mln pounds to help vulnerable households absorb heating oil price rise
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - Britain will provide a 53-million-pound ($70.30 million) package to help the most vulnerable households cope with the rising cost of heating oil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday, as the conflict in the Middle East continues. The government said the price of ke...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
Morning News Call - Canada, March 16
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0815 House start...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
UK not yet at decision stage on Strait of Hormuz response, Starmer says
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday the government has not yet reached a decision about potential action related to the Strait of Hormuz, but discussions are ongoing. "In relation to the defensive action, whether it's what we're doing in the r...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
UK PM Starmer says work to reopen Strait of Hormuz will not be NATO-led
LONDON, March 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that ongoing work to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would not be a NATO mission but would involve a broad alliance including Gulf partners as well as European countries and the United States. "We are working with others...Reuters
Mon, Mar 16
