Gold traded sharply lower early Friday as the dollar and yields climbed on concerns around inflation and concerns the rise in oil prices will force central banks to hike interest rates.
Canadian existing home sales came in line with expectations of a 0.7% month-over-month uptick in April, following a 0.1% dip in March, noted Rosenberg Research. This was the first monthly gain since last October, and took the level back to 35,600 units -- a three-month high, noted Rosenberg Research.
The total monthly seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts for all areas in Canada increased 17% in April to 279,317 units compared with March, said the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on Friday. April's increase was better than the 245,000 consensus figure provided by MUFG.
Canada will publish the April housing starts at 8:15 a.m. ET on Friday, said Bank of Montreal. The starts look to "tick up" to around 240,000 annualized units, according to the bank. BMO noted CMHC is looking into collecting additional data -- including building permits and more insight into the pre-construction world -- so the bank awaits more details on that front.
The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Friday ahead of the New York Federal Reserve's Empire State manufacturing reading for May at 8:30 am ET and industrial production data for April at 9:15 am ET. The St. Louis Fed is expected to update its GDP nowcast estimate for Q1 around midday.
Societe Generale in its early Friday economic news summary pointed out: -- Risk off as United States Treasury yields accelerate, OIS pricing 80% chance of Federal Reserve rate hike by December. -- Federal Reserve's Williams: no need to raise or cut rates now, policy in a good place. -- Day ahead: U.S. industrial production.
Gilead Sciences (GILD) priced a $3 billion public offering of senior unsecured notes, the company said late Thursday. The offering comprises $500 million of 4.25% notes maturing in 2028, $1 billion of 4.4% notes maturing in 2029, $1 billion of 4.6% notes maturing in 2031, and $500 million of 4.9% notes maturing in 2034.
Par Pacific Holdings (PARR) said Thursday its Par Petroleum subsidiary closed a private placement of $500 million of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due 2034. The company used the net proceeds, along with cash on hand and borrowings under its asset-based revolving credit facility, to repay all outstanding borrowings and terminate Par Petroleum's term loan due 2030.
Encompass Health (EHC) priced a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due 2034. The notes were priced at 100% of principal, the company said Thursday in a statement. The company will pay interest semiannually on June 1 and Dec. 1, beginning Dec. 1, 2026.
Ocugen (OCGN) said late Thursday it closed a private offering of $130 million of 6.75% convertible senior notes due 2034. The offering comprised $15 million of notes issued upon the full exercise of an overallotment option by the initial buyer, according to a statement.
Financial stocks rose late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index increasing 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.7%. The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.6%. Bitcoin gained 2.7% to $81,396, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2 basis points to 4.46%. In e...
Financial stocks were higher late Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.6% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.7%. The Philadelphia Housing Index rose 0.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.6%. Bitcoin gained 2.7% to $81,396, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2 basis points to 4.46%. I...
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Thursday that he will resign from the Fed before or shortly before Kevin Warsh is sworn in as a governor and Fed Chair. Miran was filling a term that expired on Jan. 31, 2026, when he said that he would remain in the position until a successor was appointed.
Gold moved lower midafternoon Thursday as the dollar rose after a report showed U.S. retail-sales growth slowed in April. Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$22.20 to US$4,684.50. The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales roes by 0.5% last month, down from a revised 1.6% in March but matching expectations according to Marketwatch.
Financial stocks were higher Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.5% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.6%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.4%. Bitcoin gained 2.6% to $81,414, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 3 basis points to 4.45%...
Badger Infrastructure Solutions (BDGIF) closed a private-placement offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due May 14, 2031, the company said on Thursday. The company will use proceeds to repay indebtedness under its credit facilities, including its term facility.
Financial stocks were advancing in Thursday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index rising 0.7% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF adding 0.6%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was climbing 0.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.4%. Bitcoin gained 2.6% to $81,414, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was decreasing 2.8 basis points ...
Weekly applications for unemployment insurance in the US increased more than estimated, while continuing claims also rose, government data showed Thursday. For the week through May 9, the seasonally adjusted number of initial claims grew by 12,000 to 211,000, the Department of Labor said.
National Bank of Canada on Wednesday reiterated its sector-perform rating on the shares of Hydro One (HRNNF) while raising its price target to C$56.00 from $55.00 following the company's first-quarter results. The bank raised the price target after incorporating the company's incremental capex guidance through 2027, as well as the Red Lake Transmission Line within longer-term estimates.
Canada's existing home sales rose 0.7% month over month in April, while new listings jumped 4.1% month over month, said TD. Canadian average home prices rose much more sharply in April, increasing 2.6% month over month, noted the bank after Thursday's release of data from the Canadian Real Estate Association.
US retail sales in April rose for the third straight month, with analysts saying the increase largely reflected higher prices as the war in Iran kept fuel costs elevated. Sales rose 0.5% in April following a revised 1.6% gain in March, the Census Bureau reported Thursday, matching the consensus in a survey compiled by Bloomberg.
National Bank of Canada on Wednesday raised Torex Gold Resources' (TORXF) price target to C$101 from $98 with an outperform rating. The higher price target was based on a higher NTM EBITDA window and using a 6.5x EV/EBITDA multiple, National Bank said.
Canadian existing home sales nudged up 0.7% month over month in April from March in seasonally adjusted terms, but no one is going to mistake this for a sign of spring for the chilly housing market, said Bank of Montreal on Thursday.
Gold edged higher early Thursday as treasury yields eased after a report showed U.S. retail-sales growth slowed in April. Gold for June delivery was last seen up $4.00 to US$4,710.70. The U.S. Census Bureau reported retail sales roes by 0.5% last month, down from a revised 1.6% in March but matching expectations according to Marketwatch.
The Bank of Canada's minutes for its April 29 rate decision were released on Wednesday, notes Rosenberg Research. "By far", it said, the most important quote was: "With slack in the labour market and excess supply in the economy, businesses would be less likely to pass higher costs on to consumers.
US retail sales rose by 0.5% in April, as expected in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET and following the previous month's 1.6% gain. Excluding a 0.4% decrease in motor vehicle sales, retail sales were up 0.7%, also as expected. Removing both motor vehicles and a 2.8% gain in gasoline station sales, retail sales were up 0.5% in April after a 0.7% increase in March.
US initial jobless claims rose to a level of 211,000 in the week ended May 9 from a downwardly revised 199,000 level in the previous week, compared with expectations for a smaller increase to 205,000 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg. The four-week moving average rose by 750 to 203,750 after decreasing by 4,750 to a level of 203,000 in the previous week.
The US dollar rose against its major trading partners early Thursday ahead of a busy day of economic releases, starting with weekly jobless claims, April retail sales, and April import and export price data, all at 8:30 am ET.
Willis Lease Finance (WLFC) said Thursday it priced a $200 million public offering of 2.50% convertible senior notes due 2031, up from $175 million earlier. The company said it also plans to give underwriters a 30-day option to buy up to an additional $30 million in notes to cover over-allotments.
Commerzbank in its "European Sunrise" note of Thursday highlighted: Markets: United States Treasuries better supported in the late New York session and Asia. --Fed: Kevin Warsh is confirmed as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 Senate vote. --Fed: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins argues that rates should remain on hold for "some time."
Canada will release the consumer price index data for April on Tuesday, said Bank of Montreal. The bank expects Canada's CPI to hit 3% year over year in April, up from 2.4% in March. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice.
Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) priced a private offering of $1 billion total principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2031, the company said late Wednesday. The firm has provided a 13-day option to the initial purchasers to acquire up to an additional $150 million total principal amount of the notes, it said. The offering is expected to close on Monday, according to the company.
US equity indexes closed mixed on Wednesday, as communication services and technology led sectors amid the fastest annual pace of growth in producer prices in four years, signaling the strength of the so-called AI trade.
Financial stocks fell Wednesday with the NYSE Financial Index dropping 0.8% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF shedding 1.1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index declined 1.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF lost 0.8%. Bitcoin fell 1.2% to $79,517, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 1.8 basis points to 4.48%. In economic news, the US producer pri...
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote on Wednesday. Warsh is US President Donald Trump's pick to replace Jerome Powell, whose term as Fed chief expires on Friday. The Senate on Tuesday approved Warsh as a governor on the Fed board, bringing Stephen Miran's term to an end. Warsh served as a governor on the central bank's board from 2006 to 2011.
US equity indexes were mixed ahead of Wednesday's close as communication services and technology topped sector charts, while producer prices grew at the fastest annual pace in four years. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.1% to 49,707.1, trading off session lows.
Financial stocks were lower in late Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.8% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF shedding 0.9%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 1.4%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.8%. Bitcoin was declining 1.2% to $79,517, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries rose 1.8 basis poi...
The US Senate approved Kevin Warsh as the Federal Reserve chair for a term of four years by a vote of 54-45, the US Senate Daily Press reported Wednesday. Only one democratic senator, John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, voted in favor of Warsh succeeding Jerome Powell, the report added. The Republican-majority body on Tuesday confirmed Warsh to a 14-year term on the Fed's board of governors.
Financial stocks were lower in Wednesday afternoon trading, with the NYSE Financial Index decreasing 0.7% and the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF shedding 1%. The Philadelphia Housing Index was falling 1.8%, and the State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF was down 0.7%. Bitcoin was declining 1.4% to $79,278, and the yield for 10-year US Treasuries was rising 2 basis points...
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