Many retailers handily beat expectations for September, but that's easy when comps are low. But how will the U.S. holiday shopping season look with rising unemployment and consumers rein in their spending? BNN speaks to Jharonne Martis, analyst, Thomson Reuters, for September same store sales analysis.
This week, Australia was the first G-20 nation whose central bank raised interest rates. Today, the spotlight is on Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada Paul Jenkins, who is giving a speech in Vancouver, with hopes of finding out what's in store for our own interest rate regime. For instant reaction to the speech, BNN speaks to Paul Ferley, assistant chief economist, RBC.
Alcoa's third quarter earnings report, released after hours yesterday, was the story driving the markets today. With a look at the day's equities action, BNN speaks to Gerry Brockelsby, founding partner, Marquest Asset Management.