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Canada’s TSX having its 19th nervous breakdown

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Danielle Park

This morning we have news that wholesale prices in the US deflated .4% in April–the 5th decrease in the past 6 months and–a  decline of 1.3% over the past 12 months; far short of the Fed’s stated inflation targets.  Bonds … Continue reading →

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Some insight on relative purchasing power

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Danielle Park

A helpful reminder of why the North American consumer is so key to global demand trends. When North American spending falls, the world economy catches the flu. Middle class is a favorite term of politicians and economists alike, but there … Continue reading →

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US consumers spending less and paying down debt

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Danielle Park

This morning we learned that US consumer spending was flat in April and did not increase as the consensus had forecast.  There was a modest revision that bumped March retail sales up 1.1% (had been reported at .9%)–which made March … Continue reading →

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