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June 16, 2026

Daily Points

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This report covers BoJ rate hikes, a rebound in Canadian housing sales, and persistent weakness in China's retail and property sectors. It also reviews global market movements amid ongoing disinflation trends.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% and announced a planned reduction in JGB purchases starting next April.
  • 2.Canadian existing home sales rose by 5.5% month-over-month in May, marking the largest gain since October 2024.
  • 3.China's economic indicators show continued weakness, with retail sales declining for the third consecutive month and property investment down 16.2% year-to-date.

Table of Contents

  • On Deck for Tuesday, June 16th
  • KEY POINTS
  • KEEP TELLING YOURSELF IT'S NOT OBAMA'S DEAL
  • BOJ HIKES, SIGNALS COMING END TO JGB PURCHASE REDUCTIONS
  • IS THE CANADIAN HOUSING MARKET TURNING?
  • RBA HOLDS, STRUGGLES TO CONVINCE MARKETS IT MAY NOT BE DONE
  • CHINA'S ECONOMY SPUTTERED LAST MONTH
  • LIGHT US DATA
  • CHILE'S CENTRAL BANK TO HOLD

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Authors

Derek Holt

Securities

S&P/TSXWTI Crude

Themes

Disinflationary TradeCentral Bank Policy Normalization

Regions

GlobalAsia PacificUnited StatesCanadaJapan