Global markets

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, MB, August 25, 2016 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CRUDE OIL STOCKS RISE, PRICES MOVE LOWER Crude oil prices declined in early activity on Thursday, as the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released data showing an increase in crude oil stocks.

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 24 (CNS Canada) – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. RBC EARNINGS EXCEED EXPECTATIONS, BOOSTED BY RISING OIL PRICES The Royal Bank of Canada reported higher-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday after higher oil prices allowed it to set aside less money to cover

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 23 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. UK EXPORTS INCREASE The UK’s exports moved at the fastest rate in two years in August, according to reports out of the country on Tuesday. Market watchers say a weaker pound added to the advances.

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 22 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CANADIAN WHOLESALE TRADE UP IN JUNE Wholesale sales increased for a third consecutive month in June, up 0.7 per cent to C$56.4 billion. Four of the seven subsectors, representing 68 per cent of wholesale sales,

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 19 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CANADIAN INFLATION MOVES HIGHER IN JULY The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.3 per cent in the 12 months to July, after increasing 1.5 per cent in June, Statistics Canada said in a report on

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 18 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CANADIAN EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CLAIMS MOSTLY UNCHANGED Regular Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries in Canada totalled 545,900 in June, essentially unchanged from May. Compared with 12 months earlier, the number of people receiving regular EI benefits was

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 17 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CRUDE PRICES GAIN Crude oil prices notched a fresh five-week high on Tuesday, as OPEC (Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) may start cooperating on production output. Analysts say Saudi Arabian officials have expressed interest

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 16 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. US CONSUMER PRICES UNCHANGED IN JULY The cost of consumer goods in the US held steady in July, according to reports out of the country on Tuesday. The flatness followed two months of 0.2 per

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 15 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. BRITISH EMPLOYERS CAUTIOUS ABOUT HIRING POST-BREXIT Employers are likely to be more cautious about hiring following a decision from Britain to leave the European Union, according to data from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, August 12 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. US PRODUCER PRICES FALL IN JULY US producer prices dropped in July, according to data out of the country on Friday. The producer price index dropped 0.4 per cent, feeling pressure from lower energy and