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Canada August new housing price 0.0% vs +0.2% prior

Prior was +0.2%Prices were unchanged in 13 of the 27 census metropolitan areas Prices increased in 8 Prices declined in the remaining 6The index was unchanged on a year-over-year basis in August following a 0.1% increase in July The Canadian housing market is wilting at the moment and…

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Fed’s Kashkari: 50 bps rate cut was the right decision

It reflects progress on inflation, softening of labour marketSees year-end rate at 4.4% and end of 2025 rate at 3.4%; same as median of Fed policymakersBalance of risks have shifted towards risk of further labour market softeningToo soon to declare victory on inflation but disinflation process is on…

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ForexLive European FX news wrap: Euro marked down by PMI data misses

Headlines: Euro pressured lower as traders step up ECB rate cut odds for OctoberFrance September flash services PMI 48.3 vs 52.5 expectedGermany September flash manufacturing PMI 40.3 vs 42.4 expectedEurozone September flash services PMI 50.5 vs 52.1 expectedUK September flash services PMI 52.8 vs 53.5 expectedUK September CBI…

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Fed’s Bostic: I supported a 50 bps cut as a compromise

I supported a 50 bps cut as a compromise between remaining uncertainty around inflation and risks to the labour market.Recent data show convincingly that the US economy is on a sustainable path to price stability.A half-point cut at this meeting does not lock in a cadence for future…

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