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Commodity Markets React to US Job Data and Inflation Expectations
Last week, US employment data fueled safe-haven demand for precious metals, while investor focus shifted to upcoming US inflation figures; weaker-than-expected job growth raised recession concerns, impacting various commodities.
Commodity Markets React to US Job Data and Inflation Expectations
Last week, US employment data fueled safe-haven demand for precious metals, while investor focus shifted to upcoming US inflation figures; weaker-than-expected job growth raised recession concerns, impacting various commodities.
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36% Bias Score
Weak Job Growth and Rising Inflation Cast Shadow on US Economic Outlook
This week's US economic data revealed a mixed picture: 3% GDP growth in Q2, but weak job growth (85,000 jobs added per month) and rising inflation (PCE at 2.6%) due to increased tariffs exceeding 18%, potentially costing the average household $2,400 annually.
Weak Job Growth and Rising Inflation Cast Shadow on US Economic Outlook
This week's US economic data revealed a mixed picture: 3% GDP growth in Q2, but weak job growth (85,000 jobs added per month) and rising inflation (PCE at 2.6%) due to increased tariffs exceeding 18%, potentially costing the average household $2,400 annually.
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40% Bias Score
US Job Growth Slows Sharply, Raising Recession Concerns
The US added only 73,000 jobs in July, a sharp slowdown from prior months which were revised down by 258,000; this weakness, impacting market confidence and attributed to trade policy uncertainty, raises recession fears.
US Job Growth Slows Sharply, Raising Recession Concerns
The US added only 73,000 jobs in July, a sharp slowdown from prior months which were revised down by 258,000; this weakness, impacting market confidence and attributed to trade policy uncertainty, raises recession fears.
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52% Bias Score
Soaring Auto Loan Delinquencies Signal Widespread Financial Distress
Rising auto loan delinquencies, particularly among subprime borrowers, have reached a 15-year high, exceeding 2009 levels and signaling increased financial stress among consumers; LendingTree reports 5.1% of Americans are delinquent, with many significantly overdue.
Soaring Auto Loan Delinquencies Signal Widespread Financial Distress
Rising auto loan delinquencies, particularly among subprime borrowers, have reached a 15-year high, exceeding 2009 levels and signaling increased financial stress among consumers; LendingTree reports 5.1% of Americans are delinquent, with many significantly overdue.
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56% Bias Score
Reduced Recession Probability Despite Labor Market Softness
Recent economic data, including easing credit spreads, improved financial conditions, and outperformance of cyclical stocks, suggest a reduced likelihood of a 2025 US recession, although labor market softness and potential trade tensions remain concerns.
Reduced Recession Probability Despite Labor Market Softness
Recent economic data, including easing credit spreads, improved financial conditions, and outperformance of cyclical stocks, suggest a reduced likelihood of a 2025 US recession, although labor market softness and potential trade tensions remain concerns.
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32% Bias Score
Canadian Banks Increase Loan Loss Provisions Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
RBC and CIBC increased loan-loss provisions to \$1.42 billion and \$605 million respectively in Q2 2024, driven by US trade uncertainty impacting consumer and business debt conditions; RBC exceeded, while CIBC fell short of analyst expectations.
Canadian Banks Increase Loan Loss Provisions Amidst US Trade Uncertainty
RBC and CIBC increased loan-loss provisions to \$1.42 billion and \$605 million respectively in Q2 2024, driven by US trade uncertainty impacting consumer and business debt conditions; RBC exceeded, while CIBC fell short of analyst expectations.
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32% Bias Score
US Economy Slows Sharply, Job Growth Weakens
The US economy slowed significantly in the first half of 2024, with weak July job growth (73,000) and downward revisions to previous months raising concerns about a potential recession, despite the Fed maintaining interest rates and a low unemployment rate (4.2%).
US Economy Slows Sharply, Job Growth Weakens
The US economy slowed significantly in the first half of 2024, with weak July job growth (73,000) and downward revisions to previous months raising concerns about a potential recession, despite the Fed maintaining interest rates and a low unemployment rate (4.2%).
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52% Bias Score
Slowing US Job Growth and Rising Inflation Amidst Increased Tariffs
This week's economic reports reveal a slowing US economy with 3% GDP growth but weak job gains averaging 85,000 per month since January and inflation at 2.6%, exceeding the Fed's target. Tariffs have increased to over 18%, potentially adding $2,400 to average household costs, although consumer spend...
Slowing US Job Growth and Rising Inflation Amidst Increased Tariffs
This week's economic reports reveal a slowing US economy with 3% GDP growth but weak job gains averaging 85,000 per month since January and inflation at 2.6%, exceeding the Fed's target. Tariffs have increased to over 18%, potentially adding $2,400 to average household costs, although consumer spend...
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40% Bias Score
Weak Job Growth and Rising Inflation Raise US Recession Concerns
This week's economic reports revealed a slowing US economy despite 3% GDP growth in Q2, driven by weak job growth (85,000 jobs added monthly), rising inflation (2.6% PCE), and the impact of Trump's tariffs (increasing effective tax rate to 18%), raising recession risks.
Weak Job Growth and Rising Inflation Raise US Recession Concerns
This week's economic reports revealed a slowing US economy despite 3% GDP growth in Q2, driven by weak job growth (85,000 jobs added monthly), rising inflation (2.6% PCE), and the impact of Trump's tariffs (increasing effective tax rate to 18%), raising recession risks.
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44% Bias Score
Wall Street Fears Loss of U.S. Superpower Status Amidst Tariffs and Deficit
Wall Street CEOs express alarm over the potential loss of America's superpower status due to President Trump's tariffs and the surging national deficit, causing a sharp decline in CEO confidence and raising concerns about the U.S. dollar's global dominance.
Wall Street Fears Loss of U.S. Superpower Status Amidst Tariffs and Deficit
Wall Street CEOs express alarm over the potential loss of America's superpower status due to President Trump's tariffs and the surging national deficit, causing a sharp decline in CEO confidence and raising concerns about the U.S. dollar's global dominance.
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60% Bias Score
Tariff Uncertainty Freezes Business Investment, Risks U.S. Recession
Fluctuating tariffs under President Trump's administration have created significant uncertainty, prompting major U.S. corporations to freeze hiring and investments, risking economic slowdown and potentially recession.
Tariff Uncertainty Freezes Business Investment, Risks U.S. Recession
Fluctuating tariffs under President Trump's administration have created significant uncertainty, prompting major U.S. corporations to freeze hiring and investments, risking economic slowdown and potentially recession.
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48% Bias Score
Foreign Divestment Shakes Canada's Bond Market
Foreign investors divested nearly $10 billion in Canadian government bonds in the first quarter of 2025, reversing a trend of strong investment and raising concerns about Canada's ability to finance its growing deficits amidst a four-year economic downturn.
Foreign Divestment Shakes Canada's Bond Market
Foreign investors divested nearly $10 billion in Canadian government bonds in the first quarter of 2025, reversing a trend of strong investment and raising concerns about Canada's ability to finance its growing deficits amidst a four-year economic downturn.
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52% Bias Score
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