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Fed leaves its key rate unchanged but hints of future cuts

Trade conflicts, especially with China, could lead to a rate cut

U.S. consumer prices edged up 0.1% in May

Sales of used cars and trucks slumped for the fourth straight month

As investors watch trade wars, other problems percolate

Economic trends indicate there could be additional causes for concern

U.S. unemployment holds steady at 3.6% in May, but jobs growth slows

Employers added just 75,000 jobs during the month

U.S. productivity grew at solid 3.4% rate in first quarter

Gain was more than double the productivity growth in Q4 2018

U.S. trade deficit smaller in April, but gap with China grew

Exports and imports both fell 2.2%

Geopolitics and clients’ portfolios

Tensions between the U.S. and China will likely manifest over the long term, says a National Bank report

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 3, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 13:53

U.S., Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border

Trump’s allies have warned about tariffs harming the U.S. economy

U.S. manufacturing cooled down in May

Economists were predicting a slight uptick for the sector

Minutes from last Fed meeting indicate rate cuts are unlikely

Some on the Fed board think future rate hikes may be necessary