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US stocks start to weaken

The US stocks have started to weaken with the broader S&P and NASDAQ indices now down around -0.45%. The Dow industrial average is down -0.35%. For the NASDAQ index it has moved back below the swing high price from August 22. Yesterday the price moved above that level…

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Credit Agricole: GBP emerges as a high-yielder post-BOE meeting

Following the Bank of England’s decision to maintain policy rates, Credit Agricole highlights the GBP’s emerging status as a high-yield currency, supported by the potential for future easing. Key Points: BoE Decision and Forward Guidance: The BoE kept rates unchanged in September while signaling future gradual easing. Only…

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Goldman Sachs: BOE rate outlook post-September meeting

Goldman Sachs anticipates the Bank of England will implement a 25bp cut at the November meeting, following the recent decision to maintain the Bank Rate. Key Points: BoE Decision Details: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 to keep the Bank Rate unchanged and will maintain gilt stock…

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Canada July retail sales +0.9% vs +0.6% expected

Prelim was +0.6%August preliminary +0.5%Ex-autos +0.4% vs +0.3% expectedPrior ex-autos +0.3%Sales were up in seven of nine subsectorsEx-autos and gas +0.6% These numbers are a surprise, especially the August preliminary data, which runs opposite to what RBC cardholder data has been showing. For July, new car sales rose…

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