Exports to the U.S. were down 7.8%
Fed chair says trade tensions and slowing global growth have weighed on the economy
Acquisition bolsters the bank’s presence in the U.S.
Strong performance could complicate the Fed’s rate decision
A weaker dollar could help exports, but hurt foreign investments in government debt
The president announced his planned nominations in a tweet on Tuesday
Consumer confidence slipped, but remains high
Advisors can now serve U.S. clients or Canadian clients with U.S.-domiciled accounts
But growth is expected to be slower the rest of the year
Experts share their insights