Roller Coaster Rides in Markets as Russia Invades Ukraine
The markets had a roller coaster ride on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week. At the time of writing, Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands after three days of brutal attack by Russia. Wave of European leaders have start delivering supplies...
Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary: Some Economic Implications of the War Between Russia and Ukraine
Summary United States: Russia-Ukraine Conflict May Push Up Prices, but Inflation Has Yet to Slow Spending The Russian invasion of Ukraine dominated news headlines this week, and we cover the economic and financial implications of the conflict in a number...
The Weekly Bottom Line: Commodity Prices Rise Ahead of Key BoC Meeting
U.S. Highlights The Russian invasion of Ukraine shook markets this week with the S&P 500 entering correction territory before making gains Friday. Given Russia’s role as a key global energy producer, market concerns about supplies have driven prices for oil...
Bank of Canada Rate Hike Expected Despite Geopolitical Turbulence
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is not expected to keep the Bank of Canada from hiking interest rates next Wednesday. Though added disruptions to global supply chains would eventually filter into Canadian trade flows, and higher commodity prices will boost costs...