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The ISM manufacturing number was really stronger than expected. Obviously we've seen a sell-off in the U.S. bond market. As read more

The ISM manufacturing number was really stronger than expected. Obviously we've seen a sell-off in the U.S. bond market. As a result of this, people are calling for one or two more Fed moves.

Obviously, a little more tepid than what markets were expecting.

Obviously, a little more tepid than what markets were expecting.

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly, ... That is obviously read more

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly, ... That is obviously a direct driver of inflation.

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly. That is obviously a read more

I don't think this is a bearish report because average hourly earnings are ticking up significantly. That is obviously a direct driver of inflation.

We are seeing a lot of new buying of the Canadian dollar. The central bank continues to tighten and everyone read more

We are seeing a lot of new buying of the Canadian dollar. The central bank continues to tighten and everyone is talking about the election. We expect continued strength in the Canadian dollar.