US Consumer Mood Rises to 51 in November
US consumer sentiment rose to 51.0 in early November 2026, above the 48.0 forecast, and households now expect inflation of...
November 7, 2026Section
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Canada’s Budget Sets US$44 Billion Deficit
Canada's budget projects a US$44.4 billion deficit for 2026-27, below the watchdog's US$45.2 billion. What it means for US exporters...
November 6, 2026
Fed Hike Odds Rise to 77% After Jobs Report
Polymarket traders put a December Fed rate hike at 76.5% on 6 November, up 6 points in a day after...
November 6, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for November 6: Congress split, Canada's US$44 billion deficit budget and an Iran ceasefire priced...
November 6, 2026
What the Lame-Duck Congress Can Still Pass
Republicans control Congress until 3 January 2027. See what the lame-duck session can still pass, from the 11 December funding...
November 6, 2026
Who Gets the Gavels in the New Congress
Democrats are projected to win Congress. See who is in line to chair the House and Senate committees and which...
November 6, 2026
What the New Congress Means for Your Wallet
Social Security rises 3.6% in January, ACA premiums climb 13% and gas is US$4.07. See what a new Congress can...
November 6, 2026
US Jobless Claims Fall to 189,000 in Oct 31 Week
US new jobless claims fell to 189,000 in the week ended 31 October, below the 196,000 forecast, as productivity rose...
November 6, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for November 5: Democrats hold Congress, Trump keeps his veto, and Canada tables a budget...
November 5, 2026