Global markets: Japan raises minimum wage

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 23 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. JAPAN TO RAISE MINIMUM WAGE, ANALYSTS CRITICIZE PLAN Japan will be raising minimum wage in an effort to stimulate its economy. However, analysts say the country’s new stimulus package—which included the wage raise—doesn’t break any […] Read more






Global markets: Japan falls into technical recession

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 16 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. JAPAN SAW RECESSION FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER, DATA SHOWS Japan fell into a technical recession from July to September, data from the country shows. This recession is the fourth in five years, analysts say. Japan’s […] Read more

Global markets: Eurozone economy slows to 0.3 per cent

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 13 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CISCO LOWERS SECOND QUARTER OUTLOOK AMID CHINA SLOWDOWN Cisco, a technology and networking company, lowered its outlook for its second quarter. Despite strong earnings in the first quarter, a weaker Chinese economy could hurt sales, […] Read more


Global markets: US jobless claims steady

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 12 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. US JOBLESS CLAIM DATA SITS UNCHANGED Applications for unemployment benefits by US citizens were unchanged for the week ended November 7, the country’s labour department said on Thursday. Initial claims or benefits sat around 276,000, […] Read more

Global markets: IEA sees fewer investors

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 10 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY ASSOCIATION SEES DROP-OFF IN INVESTORS The International Energy Agency said Tuesday it has seen a decline in investment. The news was reflected in slightly stronger crude oil futures in early activity, but a […] Read more


Global Markets: China releases weak trade data

By Commodity News Service Canada WINNIPEG, November 9 – The following is a glance at the news moving markets globally. CHINA RELEASES WEAK TRADE DATA In October China’s exports fell 6.9 per cent and imports dropped 18.8 per cent, the country’s customs administration said on Sunday. Analysts expect the data will have a bearish effect […] Read more