Dollar still looks weak in the short-term - November 4, 2009 15:45

With unemployment still at historic highs and the state of the economy still fragile, most top economists expect Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to announce Wednesday (November 4) afternoon that the Central Bank is keep its key interest rate at its current low point.

Home sales climb despite drop in mortgage applications - October 28, 2009 20:45

Despite the fact that mortgage applications are falling because of uncertainty about the ongoing potential for first-time home buyer credits, home sales are expected to have risen by 2.6 per cent during September when the report is issued later Wednesday (October 28) morning. This is according to a consensus from Thomson Reuters analysts.

Mortgage rates remain affordable - October 21, 2009 15:36

While most banks aren’t currently offering rates at the historically low levels seen earlier this year, overall, mortgage rates are still very affordable. According to bankrate.com, the national average cost for a 30-year fixed rate loan Wednesday (October 21) is 5.23 per cent, compared to 4.99% one week ago.

Euro and Pound rebound on weak dollar - October 16, 2009 22:34

The same weak dollar that has helped oil break out from a trading range to sit near $77, and gold surge to historic highs well over $1,000, has helped contribute to renewed interest in leveraging other foreign currencies against the greenback.

Oil finally pierces $75 level - October 14, 2009 23:36

As gold continues to establish new record levels almost daily (currently above $1,070), oil has finally managed to cruise above the $75 mark thanks in large part to the beaten down dollar. Oil reached as high as $75.15 in midday European electronic trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange, and currently sits at $75, a […]

Oil refuses to give up on $70 - October 7, 2009 20:08

Regardless of what many economists and analysts have said about the supply and demand reality of oil, the price of a barrel continues to hover around and just over the $70 mark. In noon time European trade on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesday (October 7th), benchmark crude for November delivery trades at $71.20, after […]

Jobs report dampens optimism of positive economic outlook - October 5, 2009 9:05

Just two days after the second quarter gross domestic product report excited analysts and investors, the new jobs report released Friday (October 2nd) has softened hopes that all is rosy on the economic front.

US economy better than expected in second quarter - September 30, 2009 15:10

Many American consumers and businesses have been closely watching for verifiable signs that the US economy is, in fact, returning from recession. Many top economists, including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke have been saying for weeks that that is the case, but after a very dismal period for many homeowners and employees, proof is helpful.

August retail sales up 2.7 per cent - September 16, 2009 19:32

While many top economists have suggested that housing and credit sectors have bottomed, most have still been watching and waiting for retail sales and consumer spending to give more legs to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s comments that the recession is over. Perhaps Tuesday (September 15) morning’s August retail sales report is just the medicine […]