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Market Brief: Traders brace for US inflation print, Canadian dollar shrugs off Trump trade threats

Currency markets are trading with a slight risk-off flavour as investors await the release of the delayed September inflation report later this morning.

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Oct 24, 2025
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CBC: Signs of trouble in the U.S. economy: Where are all the jobs?

CBC: Signs of trouble in the U.S. economy: Where are all the jobs?

“It could take many months yet before a signal can be extracted from the noise unleashed by public sector layoffs, an unprecedented surge in policy uncertainty, and the government shutdown,” wrote Karl Schamotta, Corpay.

Globe and Mail: Canadian dollar notches 2-1/2 month high after Fed, BoC rate decisions

Globe and Mail: Canadian dollar notches 2-1/2 month high after Fed, BoC rate decisions

“Markets had feared a more profound divergence would be on display, given that the October meeting minutes showed considerable differences of opinion among the various voting members,” Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay, said in a note.

Wall Street Journal: Bank of Canada Attempts to Temper Excitement About Economy

Wall Street Journal: Bank of Canada Attempts to Temper Excitement About Economy

Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at foreign-exchange firm Corpay, said expectations for rate increases in late 2026 pose a hurdle for Macklem because it could translate into tighter financial conditions, adding to the headwinds Canada already faces.

Reuters: Canadian dollar steadies ahead of BoC interest rate decision

Reuters: Canadian dollar steadies ahead of BoC interest rate decision

"It would require considerable conviction for the Bank of Canada to tighten while the Federal Reserve is still easing," Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay, said in a note.

The Automation Deficit
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The Automation Deficit

This paper examines how unifying automation across the spend management ecosystem could free finance teams from repetitive tasks, help improve control and visibility, and create the space to focus on what matters most, performance, partnership, and growth.

'By far the greatest issue facing the world economy right now': Karl Schamotta, Corpay, on China's trade surplus

'By far the greatest issue facing the world economy right now': Karl Schamotta, Corpay, on China's trade surplus

Karl Schamotta, chief market strategist at Corpay, joins BNN Bloomberg to further discuss the markets as well as expectations for the BoC's rate decision.

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