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April 24, 2026
Preview: Due May 8 - Canada April Employment - A modest gain with stable unemployment
April 24, 2026 6:52 PM UTC
We expect Canadian employment to increase by 10k in March, a second straight modest rise to follow a gain of 14.1k in March, still not close to erasing the steep loss of 83.9k in February which extended a substantial 24.8k decline in January. We expect a 6.7% unemployment rate for a third straight m
8th Consecutive Cut: CBR Reduced the Rate to 14.5% Despite Risks
April 24, 2026 5:02 PM UTC
Bottom Line: Following the Central Bank of Russia’s (CBR) 50 bps cut on March 20—driven by the disinflationary trend in Q1—the CBR continued its easing cycle on April 24 reducing the rate from 15.0% to 14.5% despite inflationary risks. CBR maintained a cautious tone on inflation and future pol
Canada February retail sales - Moderate gain, though momentum fading
April 24, 2026 12:51 PM UTC
February Canadian retail sales with a 0.7% increase are slightly below a preliminary estimate of 0.9% made with January’s data. In real terms the rise was moderate at 0.3%. The preliminary estimate for march is for an increase of 0.6% but with prices, led by gasoline, having risen sharply in March
BoE Preview (Apr 30) Divided Again But Unmoved (For Now)?
April 24, 2026 9:34 AM UTC
Very clearly, the BoE kept rates on hold with the MPC unanimous last month and the same decision is expected this time around but with probable fresh dissent, with up to 2-3 members opting for an immediate hike. These splits will be even more evident in the individual MPC member statements (as exp