Canadian Retail Sales Jump 5.4% YoY, Fueling Bank of Canada Rate Hike Bets
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A 5.4% year-over-year gain in Canadian retail sales hands hawks fresh ammunition with some economists already calling for a Bank of Canada hike next week. Loonie and rate-sensitive Canadian names are the place to watch.
🇨🇦CANADIAN RETAIL SALES SURGE, SIGNALING STRONGER CONSUMER DEMAND Canada's retail sales posted solid gains in August, with preliminary data pointing to continued growth in September. 🔸 August retail sales: +1.2% M/M, +5.4% Y/Y 🔸 Ex-autos: +1.2% M/M 🔸 Ex-autos, parts and
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Canada's retail sales rose 5.4% year over year in August, putting a Bank of Canada hike back in play.
The gain was broad based, with the ex-autos reading matching the headline pace and preliminary September data pointing to continued growth.
Some economists are already calling for a Bank of Canada hike at next week's meeting, and a report this clean gives hawks the cover they need.
The Canadian dollar and rate-sensitive Canadian equities will price any shift in the Bank of Canada's path first.