Canadians Gloomier About Daily Life Due to Financial Headwinds: Statistics Canada
How do you view the recent "hawkish" stance of the Bank of Japan executives? Goldman Sachs: The next interest rate hike may still have to wait until January next year.
Goldman Sachs believes that when evaluating the timing of interest rate hikes, it is important to consider financial market stability and inflation trends. The bank predicts that January next year will be the best time to determine whether Japan's inflation will rebound, and based on this, determine that Japan will raise interest rates in January. However, if there is significant turmoil in the financial markets, the timing of the rate hike may become uncertain.
Canada's Industrial Capacity Utilization Tad Higher Than Expected in Q2
CAD Holds in Upper 1.35s – Scotiabank
Scotiabank Previews July Wholesale Trade, Q2 Capacity Utilization in Canada
After the hawkish remarks of central bank officials, hedge funds are betting on further appreciation of the yen.
Hedge funds are increasing their call bets on the yen in the options market, expecting the yen to continue its upward trend this quarter.