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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – May 5 United States Soft readings on global economic activity in the first quarter extended to America this week. The advance estimate of Q1 real GDP showed that the economy grew only 0.2% annualized. Unsurprisingly, the FOMC statement contained its share of dovish elements. Weakness in the first quarter was …
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Join the West Barrhaven Community Association in helping keep Barrhaven clean by walking the trail along rail tracks! When: Saturday May 2nd, 2015 Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Start Location: Dead end on Cedarview Rd. Clean-up Area: Between Cedarview & Jockvale Click Here for Details
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – April 22/15 United States The week has been a busy one for investors with a kickoff to Q1 earnings season coupled with a slew of economic reports largely completing the picture of economic activity during the first-quarter. Reports from China were lackluster, with trade, industrial production, and GDP all below …
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April Newsletter Summary: March 2015 saw 1,208 homes sell in Ottawa, an increase of 2.0% from March 2014. The average sale price in March 2015 for a home in Ottawa was $361,572 an increase of 0.7% over March 2014. Average “Cumulative Days on Market” in Ottawa is 83 (down from 99 in February and 119 …
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A Barren Austin, Texas Landscape becomes a Peaceful Retreat for an Avid Gardener & Her Family… New Weekly Article – Walk This Way
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – April 13 United States Expectations for Fed policy continue to be the dominant theme in financial markets. In the topsy-turvy world of data-dependent monetary policy, the slowdown in job growth in March (to just 126k) was positive for risk sentiment, assuaging fears of an earlier liftoff for interest rates. The …
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – March 6 United States Data released by the BEA showed personal income grew a touch stronger than the consensus forecast in February, rising by 0.4% m/m. Consumer spending was weaker though, with the headline measure posting only a modest increase of 0.1% m/m. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence index rose …
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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – March 30 United States Manufacturing purchasing managers indexes for March came in below expectations in Japan and China, but above expectations in Europe. The positive PMI release follows a string of other positive data out of Europe, increasing confidence for a much-awaited rebound in the euro area economy. Consumer price …
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Fresh Produce and Edible Flowers Make for a Lovely Seasonal Meal…. New Weekly Article – Spring Menu
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK – March 23 United States The economic highlight of the week was the eagerly-awaited FOMC meeting. As expected, the central bank eliminated patience from its statement; however this was more than offset by a downgraded growth outlook and lower expectations on the future trajectory of the federal funds rate. Markets responded …
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