North America
Find the latest economic insights from the US, Canada, and Mexico, where local experts cover food and agribusiness, the energy transition, and global financial markets.
North American agribusiness quarterly review, August 2026: Plenty of supply, little room for error
In this week’s episode, Eric Gibson and Al Griffin discuss the latest findings from the RaboResearch North American agribusiness quarterly.
Exclusive Seven so far, seven more to come?
The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 2.25%, with the Bank Rate at 2.50% and the deposit rate at 2.20% as was widely expected.
Exclusive Semiannual fertilizer outlook: Supply risks persist while affordability and weather constrain demand
Fertilizer prices have eased, but affordability remains a challenge. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions, weather risks, and higher phosphate prices, cloud the outlook.
Global Daily: The Natural Equilibrium
G20 finance ministers, central bank governors and a handful of high-profile CEOs gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, yesterday...
Exclusive Bank of Canada Preview: Turn for the worse
We expect the Bank of Canada to hold the overnight rate at 2.25% on September 2, with no hikes or cuts forecast through 2027.
A Hawkish Version of No Forward Guidance
For a Chair who does not want to give forward guidance, Warsh was very effective in raising the market-implied probability of a Fed rate hike in September.
