LAST MONTH’S ECONOMIC EVENTS
- U.S. Employment Increased by 172,000 Jobs
- U.S. Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 4.3%
- Canadian Employment Increased by 88,000 Jobs
- Canada’s Unemployment Rate Decreased to 6.6%
- U.S. Annual Inflation Rate Increased to 4.2%
- Canada’s Annual Inflation Rate Increased to 3.2%
- U.S. Monthly Retail Sales Increased by 0.9%
- Canada’s Monthly Retail Sales Increased by 1.0%
- U.S. First Quarter GDP Growth Rate Final Estimate Increased to 2.1%
- U.S. Federal Funds Rate Unchanged at 3.75%
- Canada’s Overnight Interest Rate Unchanged at 2.25%
THIS MONTH’S UPCOMING ECONOMIC EVENTS
- July 2: U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics Non-Farm Payroll (8:30)
- July 2: U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics Unemployment Rate (8:30)
- July 10: Statistics Canada Employment Change (8:30)
- July 10: Statistics Canada Unemployment Rate (8:30)
- July 14: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Inflation Rate (8:30)
- July 15: Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision (9:45)
- July 16: U.S. Census Bureau Retail Sales (8:30)
- July 20: Statistics Canada Inflation Rate (8:30)
- July 23: Statistics Canada Retail Sales (8:30)
- July 29: U.S. Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision (14:00)
- July 30: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Second Quarter GDP Quarterly Growth Rate Initial Estimate (8:30)
1 (Source: Bank of Canada)
2(Source: Statistics Canada)
3(Source: United States Bureau of Labour Statistics)
4(Source: United States Bureau of Economic Analysis)
5(Source: United States Federal Reserve)
6(Source: United Census Bureau)
| Last Month’s Market Activity (for June 2026) | ||||
| Monthly Change | 2026 Change | 12 Month Change | Ending Value | |
| GLOBAL STOCK MARKETS | ||||
| S&P/TSX Composite (Canada) | 0.25% | 9.91% | 29.79% | 34856.99 |
| Dow Jones Industrial Avg. (U.S) | 2.52% | 8.85% | 18.65% | 52319.20 |
| S&P 500 (U.S.) | -1.06% | 9.55% | 20.86% | 7499.36 |
| Nasdaq Composite (U.S.) | -2.81% | 12.79% | 28.69% | 26213.72 |
| FTSE 100 (U.K) | 0.84% | 5.7% | 19.82% | 10497.12 |
| Dax (Germany) | -0.43% | 2.06% | 4.54% | 24995.81 |
| CAC 40 (France) | 2.7% | 3.12% | 9.63% | 8403.99 |
| Nikkei 225 (Japan) | 5.63% | 39.18% | 73.05% | 70062.32 |
| Nifty 50 (India) | 1.35% | -8.66% | -6.47% | 23865.75 |
| Shanghai Composite (China) | 0.63% | 3.16% | 18.87% | 4094.40 |
| Hang Seng Index (Hong Kong) | -9.14% | -10.73% | -4.95% | 22881.02 |
| BOND YIELDS & MORTGAGE RATE (UNITED STATES) | ||||
| 1 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | 5.36% | 14.64% | 0.53% | 3.98% |
| 2 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | 4.67% | 20.48% | 12.75% | 4.187% |
| 5 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | 2.2% | 13.47% | 11.63% | 4.229% |
| 10 Year Treasury Bill Yield – U.S. | 0.57% | 7.12% | 5.6% | 4.465% |
| 30 Year Mortgage Rate (Average) – U.S. | -1.13% | 4.81% | -3.7% | 6.553% |
| BOND YIELDS & PRIME RATE (CANADA) | ||||
| 1 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -3.01% | 5.12% | -2.79% | 2.546% |
| 2 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -1.59% | 6.32% | 6.09% | 2.747% |
| 5 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -1.81% | 3.5% | 6.65% | 3.011% |
| 10 Year Bond Yield – Canada | -1.28% | -1.52% | 4.21% | 3.38% |
| Prime Rate – Canada | 0.0% | 0.0% | -10.1% | 4.45% |
| CURRENCY RATES | ||||
| Canada/US Dollar | -2.83% | -3.33% | -4.15% | $0.704 |
| Euro/US Dollar | -2.02% | -2.76% | -3.1% | $1.142 |
| US Dollar/Indian Rupee | -0.5% | 5.15% | 10.28% | ₹ 94.513 |
| US Dollar Japanese Yen | 2.1% | 3.8% | 12.91% | ¥162.627 |
| US Dollar/Chinese Yuan | 0.41% | -2.86% | -5.17% | ¥6.794 |
| Bitcoin/USD | -20.25% | -33.19% | -45.43% | $58,486.76 |
| FOODS/GRAINS | ||||
| Coffee ($USD/lbs.) | 13.76% | -13.36% | 0.68% | $3.022 |
| Cocoa ($USD/Metric Ton) | 29.08% | -16.5% | -43.73% | $5,064.000 |
| Orange Juice ($USD/lbs.) | 2.86% | -18.59% | -27.07% | $1.638 |
| Sugar ($USD/lbs.) | 5.26% | -1.4% | -8.64% | $0.148 |
| Wheat (USD/Bushel) | -3.77% | 15.88% | 9.15% | $5.875 |
| Corn ($USD/Bushel) | -2.29% | -0.85% | 6.66% | $4.365 |
| Oats ($USD/Bushel) | -7.25% | 10.0% | -10.25% | $3.328 |
| Milk ($USD/lbs.) | -4.07% | 2.3% | -12.38% | $0.156 |
| MATERIALS | ||||
| Lumber ($USD/1000 Board feet) | 5.11% | 14.67% | -1.75% | $617.500 |
| Cotton ($USD/lbs.) | 0.8% | 19.43% | 12.67% | $0.768 |
| ENERGY | ||||
| Crude Oil (WTI – $USD/Barrel) | -19.84% | 21.96% | 7.56% | $70.030 |
| Natural Gas ($USD/MM British Thermal Units) | -1.84% | 4.06% | -6.68% | $3.257 |
| METALS | ||||
| Gold ($USD/Troy Ounce) | -12.44% | -7.36% | 21.59% | $4,021.800 |
| Silver ($USD/Troy Ounce) | -22.18% | -16.37% | 63.23% | $59.045 |
| Copper ($USD/lbs.) | -2.22% | 9.94% | 22.91% | $6.247 |
| Aluminum ($USD/Metric Ton) | -16.64% | 9.87% | 27.42% | $3,265.750 |
| Steel ($USD/Metric Ton) | -0.98% | 1.06% | 4.29% | $3,138.000 |
| REAL ESTATE | ||||
| Greater Toronto – Real Estate (Composite)1 | 0.3% | 0.45% | -6.7% | $946,500.00 |
| Canada – Real Estate (Composite)1 | 0.2% | 1.2% | -4.1% | $667,700.00 |
| COLLECTIBLES | ||||
| Fine Wine 100 Index2 | -0.69% | -0.10% | 2.4% | 319.1 |
| ¹Canadian Real Estate Association Composite Prices ending May 31, 2026. ²Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index ending May 31, 2026. *Data provided by FactSet unless otherwise stated as of June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM EST. * This information has been prepared by Desmond Rubie, BCom, FCSI®, CIM®, CFP®, who is a Wealth Advisor for iA Private Wealth Inc. and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of iA Private Wealth. The information contained in this post comes from sources we believe reliable, but we cannot guarantee its accuracy or reliability. The opinions expressed are based on an analysis and interpretation dating from the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Furthermore, they do not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned. The information contained herein may not apply to all types of investors. iA Private Wealth Inc. is a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization. iA Private Wealth is a trademark and a business name under which iA Private Wealth Inc. operates. *Insurance products are provided through iA Private Wealth Insurance, which is a trade name of PPI Management Inc. Only products and services offered through iA Private Wealth Inc. are covered by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. * This message may contain privileged or confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, or if you have received it by mistake, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original without making a copy or disclosing its content.  Desmond Rubie, BCom, FCSI®, CIM®, CFP® Wealth Advisor Rubie Wealth Management Group | iA Private Wealth Insurance Advisor | iA Private Wealth Insurance* 26 Wellington Street East, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M5E 1S2 Mobile: 416-795-6100 Direct: 416-203-2228 Office: 416-203-2226 Desmond.Rubie@iaprivatewealth.ca Schedule a Meeting rubiewealth.com iaprivatewealth.ca Fellow of CSI (FCSI®) |
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