Monthly Archives: April 2026
MUFG’s Derek Halpenny says CAD remains resilient against USD, as BoC expected hawkishly hold rates unchanged
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:53 am, by davin
Canadian dollar stable as Bank of Canada holds rates, turns hawkish amid conflict-driven inflation and energy risks.
TD Securities expects the Fed to hold rates at 3.50–3.75% in April, citing patience, balanced labour, oil inflation
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:24 am, by davin
TD Securities expects Fed to hold rates, remain patient; Middle East oil shock lifts inflation, markets watch Powell.
March saw US durable goods orders climb 0.8%, beating 0.5% forecasts after February’s 1.2% fall
Written on April 30, 2026 at 12:23 am, by davin
March US durable goods orders rose 0.8% to $318.9B, beating forecasts; computers/electronics up 3.7%.
US building permits rose 11% in February, reversing the previous month’s 5.4% decline in issuance
Written on April 29, 2026 at 11:54 pm, by davin
US building permits surged 11% in February, reversing January’s 5.4% decline and signaling renewed construction momentum.
US housing starts fell month-on-month to 1.356M in February, down from 1.487M previously
Written on April 29, 2026 at 11:53 pm, by davin
US housing starts fell to 1.356 million in February, down from 1.487 million in January.
In March, US building permits reached 1.372 million, undershooting forecasts of 1.39 million
Written on April 29, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by davin
March US building permits slipped to 1.372 million, missing the 1.39 million forecast by 18,000 permits.
In February, US monthly building permits increased to 1.538M, up from 1.376M previously
Written on April 29, 2026 at 11:23 pm, by davin
US building permits rose in February, climbing from 1.376M to 1.538M, up 0.162M month-on-month.
In February, US housing starts rose 10.8%, exceeding the previous figure of 7.2% markedly
Written on April 29, 2026 at 10:54 pm, by davin
US housing starts jumped 10.8% in February, accelerating from 7.2% previously, a 3.6-point increase.
US building permits exceeded forecasts, reaching 1.538M month-on-month, above the expected 1.39M
Written on April 29, 2026 at 10:53 pm, by davin
US building permits increased to 1.538 million in March, beating forecasts of 1.39 million by 148,000 permits.
US housing starts surpassed expectations, reaching 1.502 million against a 1.4 million forecast in March
Written on April 29, 2026 at 10:24 pm, by davin
US housing starts rose to 1.502 million in March, beating forecasts of 1.4 million, signaling stronger building activity.
