Retail Sales| Australia| November 2021
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Summary: Eased restrictions trigged record spending sprees in Australia, following last year's COVID-19 lockdowns. According to newly released figures, retail sales jumped 7.3 per cent in November, which was the fourth-strongest monthly rise on record. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals shoppers brought forward Christmas spending and took advantage of sales, as spending rose to $33.4 billion. Online sales remain elevated, representing 12.5 per cent of total retailing in November. Source - https://www.9news.com.au/national/abs-november-retail-spending-figures-new-data-reveals-australian-retail-sales-hit-record-high-preomicron/2262eb5e-5820-4e22-b8b4-385d356e5729 1. Online Sales – https://www.webinterpret.com/au/blog/ecommerce-statistics/ 2. Housing costs - https://www.smh.com.au/property/news/inevitable-where-house-prices-are-heading-in-2022-20211215-p59hr7.html 3. Food Costs - https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-consumer-predictions-for-2022-what-will-hurt-the-hip-pocket-the-most/ec47d6e2-d08f-486d-a9c2-37447423fe60 4. Metaverse - https://insideretail.com.au/technology/step-aside-luxury-retail-walmart-is-entering-the-metaverse-202201 5. Supply Chain - https://createdigital.org.au/how-engineers-can-help-build-smarter-more-resilient-supply-chains/ 6. Agriculture - https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australia-has-solution-indonesia-s-soaring-food-prices 7. Sustainable - https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/the-sustainability-roles-that-employers-are-paying-big-money-for-20220116-p59oko 8. Gasoline - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/australias-santos-quarterly-revenue-jumps-66-2022-01-19/ 9. Trucking - https://electrek.co/2022/01/18/australian-truckers-push-for-ev-adoption-to-solve-diesel-adblue-crisis/ 10. Electrical adoption - https://thedriven.io/2022/01/17/the-challenges-of-charging-electric-cars-when-you-live-in-a-high-rise/ 11. Wages - https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/economists-expect-wages-to-rise-this-year-but-so-will-the-cost-of-living-20220118-p59p9s.html 12. 13. Sentiment - https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/australia-consumer-sentiment-slips-jan-omicron-spreads-2022-01-18/ 14. Outlook - https://insideretail.com.au/business/most-retailers-adopt-negative-outlook-in-wake-of-covid-wrecking-ball-202201
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Retail Sales| Australia| December 2021
Summary:
Australia’s consumer sentiment fell on concerns that borrowing costs are set to begin climbing this year, intensifying pressure on highly-indebted households already struggling with soaring gasoline prices.
Consumer sentiment slid 1.3% to 100.8 points in February, Westpac Banking Corp. said in a statement Wednesday. The survey showed the proportion of respondents expecting an increase in mortgage rates over the next 12 months lifted to 66% from 55% in January.
Source - https://www.aximdaily.com/weekly-market-outlook-monetary-policy-aud-usd/ and https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/australia-consumer-sentiment-drops-on-mounting-rate-rise-fears-1.1720468
1. Household intention - https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2022/02/January-HSI-records-spending-falls.html
2. Household debt - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/risks-to-australia-s-outlook-stand-in-way-of-rba-rate-liftoff-1.1725095
3. Housing - https://propertyupdate.com.au/property-predictions-for-2022-revealed/
4. Transparency index - https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/cpi-2021-corruption-watch-list-australia-austria-el-salvador-kazakhstan
5. Wages - https://theconversation.com/why-theres-no-magic-jobless-rate-to-increase-australians-wages-176538
6. Food costs - https://www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/budget-for-a-month-in-australia
7. Gasoline - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-15/petrol-prices-at-record-highs-pushing-up-other-costs-of-living/100829584
8. Retail innovation - https://www.playinnovation.com.au/blog/retail-trends-how-3-industry-giants-are-shaking-up-the-in-store-shopping-experience
9. Innovation - https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2022/2/18/the-five-biggest-retail-technology-news-stories-of-the-week
10. Supply chain - https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/695460/australia-joins-five-eyes-effort-curb-supply-chain-collusion/
11. Supply Chain - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
12. Trade - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
Retai Sales| Australia| September 2021
Summary:
Retailers are hoping for a "positive" summer trade as the combination of easing COVID-19 restrictions and the Christmas shopping season promises good returns.
New data from Mastercard's Spending Pulse reveals that nationwide retail sales increased 4.2 per cent in October and are up 10.1 per cent on pre-pandemic levels in October 2019.
The research – which tracks both in-store and online purchases – found that states who weren't under harsh restrictions continued to record positive retail growth.
Source - https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-retailers-looking-to-capitalise-on-booming-christmas-trade/28c083d1-8521-4638-899b-27a808fcaa1a
1. Consumer confidence - https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/8860-anz-roy-morgan-consumer-confidence-november-16-202111152327
2. Housing - https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/nab-upgrades-2022-housing-price-predictions-anz-predicts-fall-in-2023/news-story/db142e089b50433eef4ffbbea5e3fa7d
3. Inflation - https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/inflation-worse-under-coalition-than-labor-contrary-to-morrisons-claims,15772
4. Supply chain - https://www.thedailystar.net/business/global-economy/news/world-leaders-seek-ways-strengthen-global-supply-chains-2211756
5. Industry 4.0 - https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/embracing-the-opportunities-of-industry-4-0-in-northern-australia/ or https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/embracing-the-opportunities-of-industry-4-0-in-northern-australia/
6. eCommerce - https://www.cmo.com.au/article/693282/shopping-reports-shows-ecommerce-boomed-aussie-consumers-miss-in-store-retail/
7. Retail innovation - https://retailbiz.com.au/offline-retailing/afterpay-unveils-edit-collection-store-of-the-future/
8. Robots - https://mobilerobotguide.com/2021/11/05/mobile-robots-deliver-big-benefits-for-retail-giant-kmart/
9. Data and AI - https://www.zdnet.com/article/australian-online-retailers-turn-to-ai-and-web-crawling-to-identify-unsafe-product-listings/
10. In-store innovation - https://www.retailbiz.com.au/offline-retailing/why-it-is-a-mistake-to-overlook-in-store-innovation/
11. Automation - https://ebizframe.com/retail-automation-the-best-time-to-automate-is-now/
Retail Sales - Analysis - Australia - April 2022.pptx
Summary:
Australian retail sales climbed to record highs in April as consumers spent big for the holidays, though surging inflation and rising interest rates are steadily sapping spending power.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday showed retail sales rose 0.9% in April to a record A$33.9 billion ($24.11 billion), matching analysts' forecasts.
Sales were up a heady 9.6% on a year earlier, though a chunk of that was due to rising prices.
"High food prices have combined with increased household spending over the April holiday period as more people are travelling, dining out and holding family gatherings," said the bureau's director of quarterly economy-wide statistics, Ben James.
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Source - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-retail-sales-rise-0-014037078.html
Dawn of a new era for Small-to Medium Size Public and Private Sectors Entities
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The pandemic has hammered small to medium-size businesses due to restrictions impose on their operations. More and more small businesses will move to digital model as part of managing their customers and supply chain.
Automation, data and AI, and security will be key areas of focus for small medium businesses as they grow their business but also mitigate against geopolitical threats.
ESG reporting will also become a requirement as consumers will want to know the ESG footprint for a small business as part of making their buying decisions.
1. Small businesses biggest threats - https://searchprosystems.com/despite-challenges-small-biz-stays-optimistic/
2. Predictions - https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/small-business-new-year-predictions/amp
3. ESG - https://www.sagecity.com/ca/sage_50_accounting_ca/b/sage_50_ca_supporthub_blog/posts/part-1-of-2-driving-climate-action-through-small-business
4. Risks - https://abcnews.go.com/US/stay-open-small-businesses-feeling-omicrons-effect/story?id=81990291
5. Tech adoption - http://elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology/item/small-business-growth-will-be-built-on-tech-adoption
6. Transformation - https://userguiding.com/blog/digital-transformation-trends/
7. AI and small businesses - https://www.passionateinmarketing.com/in-2022-how-will-ai-ml-transform-small-businesses/
8. Cybersecurity threats - https://insights.samsung.com/2021/12/28/is-your-small-business-taking-mobile-security-seriously/ and https://moneyweek.com/economy/small-business/604265/how-to-fight-cyber-crime-in-your-small-business
9. Risk Mitigation - https://www.riskmanagementmonitor.com/
10. Monitoring and Small Businesses
11. Industry 4.0 - https://www.brisklogic.co/how-industry-4-0-and-digitization-improves-manufacturing/
12. Edge - https://bizversions.com/resources/how-ai-iot-and-edge-computing-can-improve-your-business-operations/
Retail Sales - Analysis - Australia - February 2022.pptx
Summary
The total value of retail sales in Australia was up a seasonally adjusted 1.8 percent on month in February, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday - coming in at A$33.085 billion.
That beat expectations for an increase of 1.0 percent following the downwardly revised 1.6 percent increase in January (originally 1.8 percent).
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Source - https://www.rttnews.com/3272355/australia-retail-sales-jump-1-8-in-february.aspx
Australi Retail Sales for July 2022.pptx
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Australia retail sales continue to be very sluggish.
Australia like countries around the world is struggling with high inflation.
Australia housing market is in crisis mode due to a drop in housing prices.
What is next for the Global Economy| December 2021
Summary:
Global economy continues to face many headwinds like new variants or climate change or supply chain disruption or labor shortages or housing costs or high inflation or other geopolitical, fiscal, and economic issues and threats.
1. Income inequality - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/07/global-inequality-western-imperialism-super-rich
2. Global Trade - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/12/globalization-world-trade-bounce-back-from-covid-19/
3. Global economy - https://www.cityam.com/outlook-2022-global-economy/
4. Budget deficits - https://www.thebalance.com/u-s-federal-budget-breakdown-3305789
5. Geopolitical risks - https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/
6. Labor shortages - https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/labor-shortages/
7. Digital adoption - https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/report-digital-transformation-spending-will-catapult-to-6-8-trillion-by-2023
8. Mega Trends - https://www.ishares.com/us/insights/megatrends-themes-to-watch
9. HR - https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/trends/top-priorities-for-hr-leaders
10. Retail spending - https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/fitch-ratings-2022-outlook-us-retail-06-12-2021
Merchandise Trade|Canada| September 2021
Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.3% in September, while imports were down 3.0%. Both declines were largely due to the shortage of semiconductor chips and their impact on the production of motor vehicles in North America.
Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened from $1.5 billion in August to $1.9 billion in September, a fourth consecutive monthly surplus. It is also the seventh monthly surplus recorded so far in 2021.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211104/dq211104a-eng.htm
1. Critical metals - https://www.mining.com/nova-scotias-mining-focus-expands-into-critical-minerals/
2. OPEC - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/04/opec-members-likely-to-hold-firm-on-slow-oil-output-despite-international-pressure-.html
3. USA and Canadian oil - https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/a-matter-of-fact-more-canadian-oil-could-be-helping-the-u-s-right-now/
4. Lumber - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/record-high-us-lumber-prices-shifted-global-lumber-trade-flows-in-h1-2021-wri/
5. Ring of Fire - https://republicofmining.com/2021/10/18/road-to-ring-of-fire-is-green-national-priority-for-ontario-and-canada-by-stan-sudol/
6. Climate change - https://nationtalk.ca/story/canadas-natural-resources-sector-should-be-a-climate-action-model-at-united-nations-cop26
7. Supply chain - https://www.saanichnews.com/business/as-trade-bottlenecks-weigh-on-economy-liberals-urged-to-help-reshape-supply-chains/
8. Supply chain - https://eiexchange.com/content/building-a-stronger-supply-chain-lessons-from-the-crisis?amp
9. Commodity prices - https://www.ebrd.com/news/2021/high-commodity-prices-threaten-recovery-gains-ebrd-says.html
10. Battery - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-04/the-commodity-boom-is-starting-to-push-battery-prices-higher
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Retail Sales| Australia| December 2021
Summary:
Australia’s consumer sentiment fell on concerns that borrowing costs are set to begin climbing this year, intensifying pressure on highly-indebted households already struggling with soaring gasoline prices.
Consumer sentiment slid 1.3% to 100.8 points in February, Westpac Banking Corp. said in a statement Wednesday. The survey showed the proportion of respondents expecting an increase in mortgage rates over the next 12 months lifted to 66% from 55% in January.
Source - https://www.aximdaily.com/weekly-market-outlook-monetary-policy-aud-usd/ and https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/australia-consumer-sentiment-drops-on-mounting-rate-rise-fears-1.1720468
1. Household intention - https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/newsroom/2022/02/January-HSI-records-spending-falls.html
2. Household debt - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/risks-to-australia-s-outlook-stand-in-way-of-rba-rate-liftoff-1.1725095
3. Housing - https://propertyupdate.com.au/property-predictions-for-2022-revealed/
4. Transparency index - https://www.transparency.org/en/blog/cpi-2021-corruption-watch-list-australia-austria-el-salvador-kazakhstan
5. Wages - https://theconversation.com/why-theres-no-magic-jobless-rate-to-increase-australians-wages-176538
6. Food costs - https://www.backpackerbanter.com/blog/budget-for-a-month-in-australia
7. Gasoline - https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-15/petrol-prices-at-record-highs-pushing-up-other-costs-of-living/100829584
8. Retail innovation - https://www.playinnovation.com.au/blog/retail-trends-how-3-industry-giants-are-shaking-up-the-in-store-shopping-experience
9. Innovation - https://retailtechinnovationhub.com/home/2022/2/18/the-five-biggest-retail-technology-news-stories-of-the-week
10. Supply chain - https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/695460/australia-joins-five-eyes-effort-curb-supply-chain-collusion/
11. Supply Chain - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
12. Trade - https://collegeforadultlearning.edu.au/five-significant-australian-supply-chain-logistics-job-trends/
Retai Sales| Australia| September 2021
Summary:
Retailers are hoping for a "positive" summer trade as the combination of easing COVID-19 restrictions and the Christmas shopping season promises good returns.
New data from Mastercard's Spending Pulse reveals that nationwide retail sales increased 4.2 per cent in October and are up 10.1 per cent on pre-pandemic levels in October 2019.
The research – which tracks both in-store and online purchases – found that states who weren't under harsh restrictions continued to record positive retail growth.
Source - https://www.9news.com.au/national/australia-retailers-looking-to-capitalise-on-booming-christmas-trade/28c083d1-8521-4638-899b-27a808fcaa1a
1. Consumer confidence - https://www.roymorgan.com/findings/8860-anz-roy-morgan-consumer-confidence-november-16-202111152327
2. Housing - https://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/nab-upgrades-2022-housing-price-predictions-anz-predicts-fall-in-2023/news-story/db142e089b50433eef4ffbbea5e3fa7d
3. Inflation - https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/inflation-worse-under-coalition-than-labor-contrary-to-morrisons-claims,15772
4. Supply chain - https://www.thedailystar.net/business/global-economy/news/world-leaders-seek-ways-strengthen-global-supply-chains-2211756
5. Industry 4.0 - https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/embracing-the-opportunities-of-industry-4-0-in-northern-australia/ or https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/embracing-the-opportunities-of-industry-4-0-in-northern-australia/
6. eCommerce - https://www.cmo.com.au/article/693282/shopping-reports-shows-ecommerce-boomed-aussie-consumers-miss-in-store-retail/
7. Retail innovation - https://retailbiz.com.au/offline-retailing/afterpay-unveils-edit-collection-store-of-the-future/
8. Robots - https://mobilerobotguide.com/2021/11/05/mobile-robots-deliver-big-benefits-for-retail-giant-kmart/
9. Data and AI - https://www.zdnet.com/article/australian-online-retailers-turn-to-ai-and-web-crawling-to-identify-unsafe-product-listings/
10. In-store innovation - https://www.retailbiz.com.au/offline-retailing/why-it-is-a-mistake-to-overlook-in-store-innovation/
11. Automation - https://ebizframe.com/retail-automation-the-best-time-to-automate-is-now/
Retail Sales - Analysis - Australia - April 2022.pptx
Summary:
Australian retail sales climbed to record highs in April as consumers spent big for the holidays, though surging inflation and rising interest rates are steadily sapping spending power.
Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday showed retail sales rose 0.9% in April to a record A$33.9 billion ($24.11 billion), matching analysts' forecasts.
Sales were up a heady 9.6% on a year earlier, though a chunk of that was due to rising prices.
"High food prices have combined with increased household spending over the April holiday period as more people are travelling, dining out and holding family gatherings," said the bureau's director of quarterly economy-wide statistics, Ben James.
Policy makers are hoping households will dip into savings to keep consuming even as real incomes go backwards.
Source - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-retail-sales-rise-0-014037078.html
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Summary:
The pandemic has hammered small to medium-size businesses due to restrictions impose on their operations. More and more small businesses will move to digital model as part of managing their customers and supply chain.
Automation, data and AI, and security will be key areas of focus for small medium businesses as they grow their business but also mitigate against geopolitical threats.
ESG reporting will also become a requirement as consumers will want to know the ESG footprint for a small business as part of making their buying decisions.
1. Small businesses biggest threats - https://searchprosystems.com/despite-challenges-small-biz-stays-optimistic/
2. Predictions - https://www.uschamber.com/co/start/strategy/small-business-new-year-predictions/amp
3. ESG - https://www.sagecity.com/ca/sage_50_accounting_ca/b/sage_50_ca_supporthub_blog/posts/part-1-of-2-driving-climate-action-through-small-business
4. Risks - https://abcnews.go.com/US/stay-open-small-businesses-feeling-omicrons-effect/story?id=81990291
5. Tech adoption - http://elitebusinessmagazine.co.uk/technology/item/small-business-growth-will-be-built-on-tech-adoption
6. Transformation - https://userguiding.com/blog/digital-transformation-trends/
7. AI and small businesses - https://www.passionateinmarketing.com/in-2022-how-will-ai-ml-transform-small-businesses/
8. Cybersecurity threats - https://insights.samsung.com/2021/12/28/is-your-small-business-taking-mobile-security-seriously/ and https://moneyweek.com/economy/small-business/604265/how-to-fight-cyber-crime-in-your-small-business
9. Risk Mitigation - https://www.riskmanagementmonitor.com/
10. Monitoring and Small Businesses
11. Industry 4.0 - https://www.brisklogic.co/how-industry-4-0-and-digitization-improves-manufacturing/
12. Edge - https://bizversions.com/resources/how-ai-iot-and-edge-computing-can-improve-your-business-operations/
Retail Sales - Analysis - Australia - February 2022.pptx
Summary
The total value of retail sales in Australia was up a seasonally adjusted 1.8 percent on month in February, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday - coming in at A$33.085 billion.
That beat expectations for an increase of 1.0 percent following the downwardly revised 1.6 percent increase in January (originally 1.8 percent).
Individually, sales were up for household goods, clothing, department stores and restaurants; sales were down for food retailing and other retailing.
On a yearly basis, retail sales climbed 9.1 percent.
Source - https://www.rttnews.com/3272355/australia-retail-sales-jump-1-8-in-february.aspx
Australi Retail Sales for July 2022.pptx
Blog – Consumer Spending and Retail Sales – Australia – July 2022
Australia retail sales continue to be very sluggish.
Australia like countries around the world is struggling with high inflation.
Australia housing market is in crisis mode due to a drop in housing prices.
What is next for the Global Economy| December 2021
Summary:
Global economy continues to face many headwinds like new variants or climate change or supply chain disruption or labor shortages or housing costs or high inflation or other geopolitical, fiscal, and economic issues and threats.
1. Income inequality - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/07/global-inequality-western-imperialism-super-rich
2. Global Trade - https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/12/globalization-world-trade-bounce-back-from-covid-19/
3. Global economy - https://www.cityam.com/outlook-2022-global-economy/
4. Budget deficits - https://www.thebalance.com/u-s-federal-budget-breakdown-3305789
5. Geopolitical risks - https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/
6. Labor shortages - https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/labor-shortages/
7. Digital adoption - https://www.fiercetelecom.com/telecom/report-digital-transformation-spending-will-catapult-to-6-8-trillion-by-2023
8. Mega Trends - https://www.ishares.com/us/insights/megatrends-themes-to-watch
9. HR - https://www.gartner.com/en/human-resources/trends/top-priorities-for-hr-leaders
10. Retail spending - https://www.fitchratings.com/research/corporate-finance/fitch-ratings-2022-outlook-us-retail-06-12-2021
Merchandise Trade|Canada| September 2021
Canada's merchandise exports decreased 2.3% in September, while imports were down 3.0%. Both declines were largely due to the shortage of semiconductor chips and their impact on the production of motor vehicles in North America.
Canada's merchandise trade surplus widened from $1.5 billion in August to $1.9 billion in September, a fourth consecutive monthly surplus. It is also the seventh monthly surplus recorded so far in 2021.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211104/dq211104a-eng.htm
1. Critical metals - https://www.mining.com/nova-scotias-mining-focus-expands-into-critical-minerals/
2. OPEC - https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/04/opec-members-likely-to-hold-firm-on-slow-oil-output-despite-international-pressure-.html
3. USA and Canadian oil - https://www.canadianenergycentre.ca/a-matter-of-fact-more-canadian-oil-could-be-helping-the-u-s-right-now/
4. Lumber - https://www.woodbusiness.ca/record-high-us-lumber-prices-shifted-global-lumber-trade-flows-in-h1-2021-wri/
5. Ring of Fire - https://republicofmining.com/2021/10/18/road-to-ring-of-fire-is-green-national-priority-for-ontario-and-canada-by-stan-sudol/
6. Climate change - https://nationtalk.ca/story/canadas-natural-resources-sector-should-be-a-climate-action-model-at-united-nations-cop26
7. Supply chain - https://www.saanichnews.com/business/as-trade-bottlenecks-weigh-on-economy-liberals-urged-to-help-reshape-supply-chains/
8. Supply chain - https://eiexchange.com/content/building-a-stronger-supply-chain-lessons-from-the-crisis?amp
9. Commodity prices - https://www.ebrd.com/news/2021/high-commodity-prices-threaten-recovery-gains-ebrd-says.html
10. Battery - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-04/the-commodity-boom-is-starting-to-push-battery-prices-higher
Food and Beverage Sector| Alcohol, Spirits, and Beer
Here is a brief look at the food beverage sector
Oil and Gas| Energy Sector| Analysis and Commentary| December 2021 (Revised)
Oil prices continues to see increase due to many factors like capacity issues and global unrest
Many countries like Canada continue to add more taxes to gasoline including higher carbon tax and a new fuel standard tax.
USA has become a world leader in the export of LNG.
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/oil-and-gas-energy-sector-analysis-and-commentary-december-2021
1. Oil Production outlook - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50738
2. Natural gas - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Higher-Natural-Gas-Prices-Push-Up-US-Wholesale-Electricity-Prices.html
3. Propane - https://www.fox41yakima.com/winter-weather-a-challenge-for-propane-delivery-but-supplies-remain-ample/
4. Canada - https://torontosun.com/news/national/gas-in-canada-could-reach-1-65-per-litre-in-2022-expert
5. Hydrogen - https://www.compressortech2.com/news/doe-study-to-assess-hydrogen-compatibility-with-us-pipelines/8017345.article
6. LNG - https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gas-gap-europe-drives-us-lng-exports-record-high-2022-01-06/
7. LNG - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/lng/010722-australias-gladstone-lng-exports-set-record-high-in-2021-despite-december-drop
8. China and Middle East - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/China-Secures-Foothold-In-This-Strategic-Middle-East-Oil-State.html
9. Oil - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/80-oil-fueled-by-fed-opec-snub
10. Climate Change - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Fossil-Fuel-Financing-Under-Pressure-As-Wall-Street-Caves-To-ESG-Demands.html
Oil and Gas| Energy Sector| Analysis and Commentary| December 2021
Oil prices continues to see increase due to many factors like capacity issues and global unrest
Many countries like Canada continue to add more taxes to gasoline including higher carbon tax and a new fuel standard tax.
USA has become a world leader in the export of LNG.
1. Oil Production outlook - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50738
2. Natural gas - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Higher-Natural-Gas-Prices-Push-Up-US-Wholesale-Electricity-Prices.html
3. Propane - https://www.fox41yakima.com/winter-weather-a-challenge-for-propane-delivery-but-supplies-remain-ample/
4. Canada - https://torontosun.com/news/national/gas-in-canada-could-reach-1-65-per-litre-in-2022-expert
5. Hydrogen - https://www.compressortech2.com/news/doe-study-to-assess-hydrogen-compatibility-with-us-pipelines/8017345.article
6. LNG - https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gas-gap-europe-drives-us-lng-exports-record-high-2022-01-06/
7. LNG - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/lng/010722-australias-gladstone-lng-exports-set-record-high-in-2021-despite-december-drop
8. China and Middle East - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/China-Secures-Foothold-In-This-Strategic-Middle-East-Oil-State.html
9. Oil - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/80-oil-fueled-by-fed-opec-snub
10. Climate Change - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Fossil-Fuel-Financing-Under-Pressure-As-Wall-Street-Caves-To-ESG-Demands.html
GDP | Canada| Analysis and Commentary| October 2021
Summary:
Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8% in October, following a 0.2% growth in September, as broad-based increases across sectors contributed to the fifth consecutive monthly expansion.
Both goods-producing (+1.6%) and services-producing (+0.6%) industries were up, with 17 of 20 industrial sectors posting gains in October.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211223/dq211223a-eng.htm
1. GDP risks - https://www.forexlive.com/news/canada-october-gdp-08-vs-08-expected-20211223/
2. Real Estate bubble - https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-gap-between-real-estate-prices-and-incomes-looks-ridiculous-beside-us-data/
3. Household debt - https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-gap-between-real-estate-prices-and-incomes-looks-ridiculous-beside-us-data/
4. Inflation - https://financialpost.com/opinion/opinion-ottawa-gets-an-inflation-dividend-the-rest-of-us-dont
5. Commodity Prices - https://www.reuters.com/markets/stocks/tsx-futures-rise-commodity-boost-easing-omicron-fears-2021-12-23/
6. Supply chain - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/agriculture/122321-commodities-2022-domestic-supply-tightness-may-boost-canadas-wheat-prices
7. Farm - https://www.farmforum.net/story/news/columnists/2021/12/23/farm-profitability-top-story-2021/8974148002/
8. Construction - https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/top-10-canadian-construction-trends-to-watch-in-2022/
9. Manufacturing - https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadian-economy-posts-annualized-gain-54-q3-october-gdp-seen-up-08-2021-11-30/
10. Employment - https://curiocity.com/report-over-40-of-canadians-ready-to-look-for-new-jobs-in-2022/
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 9 2023.pptx
What did the markets tell us this week?
1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
2. Gasoline prices are on the rise that puts pressure on central banks ability to hit their core inflation targets.
3. ESG adoption by both the private and public sector is leading to both funding concerns and the overall cost of implementing ESG policies.
4. Adopting technology as part of increasing food production is facing both capital and operational funding concerns.
5. Strike at LNG facility in Australia is leading to concerns around a supply chain disruption of natural gas for EMEA and Asia.
6. The threat of China dumping batteries into markets - https://www.ft.com/content/b6038e51-7b5b-4f97-a5da-9202e71562fc
7. Adoption of generative AI has been facing many challenges related to security, privacy, and ethical issues.
8. Lack of biodiversity planning as part of the overall climate mitigation including sustainable mining, forestry, oil, gas, agriculture, and housing
9. Geopolitical issues continue to impact supply chain.
10. The concerns of recession continue to plague both the private and public sector.
11. Productivity issues continue to plague governments around the world.
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE September 15 2023.pptx
Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
Summary:
Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
The S&P 500 index sank 54.78 points, or 1.2%, to 4,450.32.
The NASDAQ index plunged 217.72 points, or 1.6%, to 13,708.33.
The Dow held onto a winning week. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ both closed out the week with losses.
Information technology was the worst-performing sector in the S&P 500, down nearly 2%. Adobe shares fell more than 4% even after the software firm posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Shares of Arm Holdings were lower one day after its successful public debut.
Auto stocks General Motors and Stellantis N.V. were higher Friday, while Ford Motor was about flat. Thousands of members of the United Auto Workers went on strike after failing to reach a deal with the automakers Thursday night.
Elsewhere, Lennar shares slid 3%. The home construction firm posted third-quarter results that beat on the top and bottom lines.
On the economic front, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey showed one-year inflation expectations dropped to 3.1% in
September, tied for the lowest since January 2021. Also, the five-year outlook fell to 2.7%, matching its lowest since December 2020.
What is next for Oil and Gas
Blog – Oil and Gas Sector – What is next
USA has increased its dependence on foreign oil
Oil prices have gone over $90/barrel
USA continues to lead the world with LNG exports
Gasoline prices continue to rise
a) Gasoline prices - https://finance.yahoo.com/video/gas-prices-president-biden-going-200318683.html
b) Oil refineries - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Refinery-Outages-Are-Another-Headache-For-Biden.html
c) LNG - https://www.mining.com/bhp-to-cut-emissions-by-30-with-first-lng-powered-bulk-carrier/
d) LNG - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/videos/market-movers-europe/020722-oil-backwardation-crude-ukraine-gas-russia-eu-power-weather-carbon-prices
e) Iran - https://www.forbes.com/sites/tilakdoshi/2022/02/07/paralysed-by-iran-and-oil-one-year-into-president-bidens-disastrous-middle-east-policies/?sh=958d1b330951
f) Venezuela - https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/u-s-weighs-chevron-request-to-take-venezuela-oil-for-debt-payments-sources/
g) Imports - https://commodity.com/data/usa/
h) OPEC - https://www.deccanherald.com/national/govt-taking-up-crude-oil-price-volatility-issue-with-oil-producing-nations-opec-1079023.html
i) Oil - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-prices-its-going-to-be-very-easy-to-get-to-100-barrel-analyst-says-192018963.html
j) Egypt - https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/3/112603/Fitch-Solutions-Egypt-s-petrochemicals-projects-enhance-Egypt-s-position
k) Plastics - https://www.icis.com/explore/cn/resources/news/2022/02/07/10731311/blog-carbon-and-plastic-waste-sorting-workable-solutions-from-the-confusion-and-complexity
l) Recycling - https://www.thejakartapost.com/paper/2022/02/01/circular-economy-practices-must-be-scaled-to-answer-our-plastic-pollution-problem.html
GDP | Canada| Analysis and Commentary| September 2021
Blog – GDP – Canada – September 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.1% in September, as declines largely concentrated in manufacturing, construction and retail trade were more than offset by broad-based expansions in services-producing industries as well as in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.
Preliminary information indicates that real GDP rebounded in October, up 0.8% with increases in most sectors. Manufacturing led the growth after contracting in September due in part to the effects of the semiconductor shortage. Other notable increases were in public sector, construction, finance and insurance, and transportation and warehousing. Because of its preliminary nature, this estimate will be revised on December 23, with the release of the official GDP data for the October reference month.
Overall, 12 of 20 industrial sectors were up in September, with growth in services-producing industries (+0.4%) more than offsetting a decline in goods-producing industries (-0.6%).
The continued global shortage of semiconductors and other supply chain disruptions markedly affected manufacturing and sales activity at a number of automotive-related industries across different industrial sectors in September.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211130/dq211130b-eng.htm
What is next for Industry 4.0.pptx
Here is high level review of Industry 4.0. Industry 4.0 is reshaping how enterprises interact with all aspects of their operations.
How to Solve Data Management Isuses for both the Private and Public Sectors.pptx
Here is my look at data management
Global Trade Analysis and Commentary for April 2023.pptx
Blog – Global Trade and Analysis – June 2023
Commodity prices continue to be impact of a global recession along with geopolitical risks and threats.
Interest rate policies have started to curb consumer spending.
Household debt continues to plague governments around the world.
Additional sources and links:
LNG - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-natgas-down-2-lower-134519251.html
Oil Production - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/EIA-Boosts-US-Oil-Production-Forecast-For-2023.html
Lithium - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/east-asian-lithium-carbonate-prices-surge-on-chinese-strength
Grains - https://www.reuters.com/article/global-grains/grains-wheat-eases-after-rally-dismal-demand-for-us-supplies-weighs-idINL4N37Y4MM
Metals - https://www.euromonitor.com/article/commodity-market-outlook-q2-2023-weakening-global-economy-curbs-price-growth
Protectionism - https://www.cato.org/blog/biden-administration-doubles-down-costly-buying-american-mandates
Critical metals - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-supply-crisis-for-rare-earth-elements-intensifies-301844797.html
Risks - https://www.strategic-risk-europe.com/home/shipping-threats-are-evolving-heres-what-risk-managers-need-to-know/1444765.article
Global PMI - https://www.shreemetalprices.com/global-manufacturing-pmi-fall-to-48-3-in-may-signalling-how-world-is-struggling-for-momentum/
Tech - https://medium.com/@jeesuanand/top-10-tech-trends-that-will-shape-the-coming-decade-ce3ca97a77fa
ESG https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/email/rethink/2023/06/2023-06-07b.html or https://www.tdworld.com/vegetation-management/article/21267394/why-esg-reporting-is-a-big-deal
2021 Election| What is next for Small and Medium-Size Businesses in Canada
Blog – What is next for Small to Medium-Size Businesses in Canada – September 2021
1. CFIB recovery - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/federal-election-2021/congrats-to-new-government-mps-now-lets-get-to-work-cfib-says-273393/
2. All levels of government need to address issues with their fiscal management cycle - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/canada-public-sector-government-what-is-next
3. Addressing issues with small to medium-size businesses - https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/10481346-canada-s-business-associations-have-some-advice-for-the-new-parliament/
4. Better policies that encourage business investment - https://www.theepochtimes.com/canadas-lag-in-business-investment-foreshadows-lower-worker-incomes-report_4004660.html
5. Addressing issues with housing through better government policies - https://economics.td.com/ca-housing-starts
6. Addressing issues with innovation - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-needs-a-real-innovation-strategy-now/
7. Adoption of digital - https://www.forbes.com/sites/boblegters/2021/09/15/small-businesses-search-for-cash-begins-and-ends-with-fintech/?sh=12c354acd142
8. New normal - https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/passport-panic-sets-in-as-businesses-braces-for-a-new-policing-role
9. Household debt - https://mnpdebt.ca/en/resources/mnp-consumer-debt-index
10. Climate Change - https://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_301c55db-e661-5da9-ac91-da4c40ef5526.html
There should be no clusters. All Universities and Colleges should receive grants base on # of students (F/T and P/T)
Training Credits
Refining stock market capitalization
Streamlining of taxes and regulations.
https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/path-to-innovation-for-canada-244663371
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE July 1 2023.pptx
Blog – Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for the week-ending June 30 2023
Stocks climbed Friday, ending a strong first half on a high note amid more signs of cooling from the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 1.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose over 300 points, or just under 1%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added 1.5%.
All three major stock benchmarks logged strong performances for both the year's second quarter and first half. The Nasdaq is up more than 30% since the start of the year, according to Yahoo Finance data. That represented its best first half of the year since 1983, according to data from Bespoke Investment.
The benchmark S&P 500 has gained around 16%, while the Dow has put up a more modest 4% gain.
On Friday, the Fed's preferred inflation index showed prices rose 3.8% in May on a year-over-year basis, down from a 4.4% year-over-year jump in April. And from April to May, prices ticked up just 0.1%.
The data comes after a surprise upward revision to first-quarter GDP showed the US economy is a lot stronger than Wall Street thought. Growing faith in that strength has helped drive this year's rally in stocks, even though that resilience likely means rates will stay higher for longer.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/stock-market-news-live-updates-today-june-30-2023-104026486.html
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://www.kitco.com/news/2023-06-30/Why-direct-lithium-extraction-is-the-critical-mineral-sector-s-needed-technology.html
Metals - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/steel-decarbonization-economic-opportunity-not-government-regulation
Oil Production - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/opec-oil-output-posts-small-drop-june-ahead-saudi-cut-reuters-survey-2023-06-30/
Natural gas - https://www.naturalgasworld.com/us-drillers-cut-oil-and-gas-rigs-for-ninth-week-in-a-row-baker-hughes-105911 or https://www.naturalgasintel.com/european-natural-gas-consumption-continues-to-plummet/
Food - https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/7-progressing-harvest-pulls-wheat-futures-to-four-month-lows
Inflation - https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/7/1/inflation-is-slowing-but-why-is-the-fight-against-it-ramping-up
PMI - https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/chinas-june-factory-activity-falls-third-straight-month-pmi-2023-06-30/
Housing - https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/06/33082977/sofi-shows-wild-price-action-after-supreme-court-axes-student-loan-forgiveness-the-bull-
ESG - https://carboncredits.com/issb-first-global-climate-and-sustainability-esg-reporting-standards/
Geopolitical risks - https://worldview.stratfor.com/
Debt - https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/cracks-appear-in-us-economy-as-debt-delinquencies-creep-up-76020170?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=marketo&utm_campaign=MS-2306-PC-GL-CT-RASS-All-SYN-Debt-reckoning
Energy Sector - Oil and Gas - Analysis - March 2023.pptx
Blog – Energy Sector (Oil and Gas) Analysis and Commentary – April 2023
Summary:
As both innovators and investors, oil and gas (O&G) companies have an important role to play in the clean energy transition. High commodity prices and growing concerns over energy security are accentuating that role, as O&G companies seek to fund strategies that can allow them to fulfill their societal mandate of securing supply in the short term and accelerating the energy transition in the long term.
Source - https://www.forbes.com/sites/deloitte/2023/04/07/investing-in-the-future-of-energy-factors-that-could-facilitate-or-impede-the-oil-and-gas-industrys-energy-transition-in-2023/?sh=19a29578e823
Oil production continues to see production changes - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/North-Sea-Oil-Production-Could-Fall-By-80-By-2030.html or https://www.dailyforex.com/forex-technical-analysis/2023/04/crude-oil-forecast-7-april-2023/193908
LNG continues to see wild swings in price - https://www.naturalgasworld.com/europe-facing-costly-winter-without-enough-long-term-lng-pacts-104584 or https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/g7-climate-ministers-consider-endorsing-new-gas-investments/
Hydrogen green energy - https://hydrogen-central.com/green-hydrogen-gen-hy-developed-high-performance-catalysts-free-rare-earth-elements/ or https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/opinion/300848757/hydrogen-fuel-production-may-be-part-of-greener-use-for-forestry-residue
Biodegradable plastics - https://www.plasticstoday.com/biopolymers/biodegradable-bioplastic-straw-reportedly-outperforms-conventional-plastic-straws or https://www.packworld.com/design/materials-containers/article/22807259/fritolay-and-quaker-go-all-in-on-compostables
Energy storage and production - https://europeansting.com/2023/04/07/eu-reaches-deal-on-higher-renewable-energy-share-oil-prices-jump-and-the-other-energy-stories-you-need-to-read-this-week/ or
Top technology - https://www.inventiva.co.in/trends/top-10-nanotechnology-companies-in-usa/
Clean fuels - https://www.thetrucker.com/trucking-news/the-nation/states-companies-compete-for-billions-to-make-hydrogen-for-cars-big-rigs or https://tanktransport.com/2023/04/cummins-zero-emission-solutions-accelera/
Shipping - https://maritime-executive.com/article/report-efficiency-gains-needed-for-shipping-to-meet-emissions-goals
ESG and Sustainability – https://www.financialmirror.com/2023/04/07/esg-strategies-need-teamwork/
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending - Canada - January 2023.pptx
Blog – Canada Retail and Consumer Spending for the month-ending January 2023
Interest rates along with inflation are leading to sluggish manufacturing and retail sales - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-24/canada-economy-slows-as-higher-rates-crimp-spending?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Higher housing costs continue to plague homeowners across Canada - https://blog.gitnux.com/canadian-home-ownership-statistics/
Eco-Store - https://storeecofriendly.com/
Innovation retail solutions as part of getting to net zero - https://www.lpr.eu/blog/4-sustainable-trends-retail or https://www.ingka.com/news/opinion-well-only-beat-climate-change-if-we-help-small-businesses-cut-emissions-%E2%80%92-and-fast/ or
Future of retail sales - https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/consumer-trends/future-of-retail/amp/
Retail trends and Stats - https://blog.gitnux.com/retail-statistics/
Top eCommerce Trends - https://www.techdogs.com/td-articles/techno-trends/top-trends-2023-ecommerce
ESG and Sustainability - https://www.mytotalretail.com/article/responsible-sourcing-strategies-must-begin-by-considering-suppliers/ or https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/net-zero-and-energy/big-question-the-state-of-esg-reporting?utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=18798097116&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlPWgBhDHARIsAH2xdNfu-lFihlQVDul4rXZaiWOhVWRUMKT5PPIj0iqeV6T6ELLM0iVCUi4aAk7hEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Retail Sales and Consumer Spending Analysis and Commentary - July 2023.pptx
Blog – What is next for Retail Sector and Consumer Spending – August 2023
Despite months of predictions for a global recession, consumer activity and corporate earnings are holding up surprisingly well. We believe that global long-term interest rates probably peaked in October last year, and we are now observing encouraging signs of the start of corporate earnings re-acceleration.
Clearly, we are not completely out of the woods yet. Inflation is still sticky and further rate hikes are expected over the next few months, but when we look under the hood at the companies we research, resilience stands out.
This global resilience has been surprising to all of us. In Europe, consumers seemed to sail through a severe energy crisis last winter, and in the US, consumer activity in both discretionary and staples has far exceeded most expectations at the beginning of the year.
https://www.firstlinks.com.au/global-consumer-corporate-resilience-surprises-everyone
Links and sources:
Supply chain - https://www.waffleinsurance.com/resources/insuranpedia/how-do-loss-prevention-services-address-potential-risks-arising-from-supply-chain-disruptions
Fashion and their new business model - https://www.esginvestor.net/fast-fashion-race-losing-speed/
Retailing and Technology - https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-industry-AI-adoption/691426/
Generative AI - https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2023/generative-ai-helps-auto-fill-b2b-complexities-streamlining-communications/
Logistics - https://enable.com/blog/top-challenges-facing-the-distribution-industry-how-to-overcome-them
Coles - https://www.foodmag.com.au/coles-to-partner-with-suppliers-to-set-emission-reduction-targets-by-2027/
How to best manage data - https://www.demandtalk.com/insights/data/big-data/the-power-of-retail-data-analytics-understanding-its-role-and-the-different-types/
Valdi - https://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2023/08/21/why-aldi-acquisition-of-winn-dixie-and-harveys-supermarket-is-a-big-win/?sh=6c90ed4445b9
Partnerships - https://www.verdictfoodservice.com/comment/food-service-retail-partnerships/
Sustainable shopping - https://retail-focus.co.uk/shopping-for-sustainability/
Automation - https://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/articles/reasons-why-retailers-are-marching-fast-toward-automation/
Robotics - https://www.tbsnews.net/world/global-economy/retailers-turn-robots-cost-inflation-fight-543282
Social governance and retailing - https://www.fashionabc.org/why-the-fashion-industry-has-to-balance-profit-with-esg-and-purpose/
Canada Retail Sales - May 2021
Stats Canada
Retail sales declined 2.1% to $53.8 billion in May. The largest declines occurred at building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (-11.3%) and motor vehicle and parts dealers (-2.4%). During the month of May, many retailers continued to face closures due to the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210723/dq210723a-eng.htm#:~:text=Retail%20sales%20declined,COVID-19%C2%A0pandemic.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210723/dq210723a-eng.htm
1. June 2021 retail sales - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-23/canada-retail-sales-jumped-in-june-with-virus-cases-receding?utm_source=google&utm_medium=bd&cmpId=google
2. Consumer debt - https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/07/19/2264672/0/en/MNP-Consumer-Debt-Index-Nearly-half-of-Canadians-doubtful-they-can-cover-living-expenses-this-year-without-going-into-further-debt-highest-level-in-three-years.html - (Nearly ½ of all Cdns are doubtful they can cover living expenses without going into debt)
3. Same-day delivery / Uber - https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/garage-and-dynamite-partner-with-uber-to-provide-customers-with-same-day-delivery-in-southern-ontario-841231489.html
4. Grocers and greenhouses - https://www.canadianpackaging.com/general/canadian-grocery-stores-adding-greenhouses-the-rise-of-the-growcer-169731/
5. Small format grocery stores - https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/07/small-format-grocery-stores-are-the-future-in-canada-report-experts/
6. eCommerce - https://www.emarketer.com/content/canada-ecommerce-forecast-2021
7. Closures - https://www.styledemocracy.com/the-running-list-of-retail-store-closures-and-bankruptcies-in-2021/
8. Robots - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/grubhub-turns-to-yandex-for-robotic-food-delivery-on-campus-1.1625919
9. Employment - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-retailers-restaurants-offer-perks-to-lure-workers-in-hot-job/
10. VR and AR - https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/07/virtual-and-augmented-reality-technology-to-entirely-change-the-retail-shopping-experience-in-canada-interview-with-retail-prophet-doug-stephens/
Stock Market Analysis and Commentary for WE June 23 2023.pptx
Blog – Stock Market Analysis for the Week-Ending June 23 2023
Stocks fell on Friday, with all major averages ending the week lower as investors come to terms with the prospect of more interest-rate hikes ahead from the Federal Reserve.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped 0.76%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped 218 points, or 0.64%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the declines, falling 1.01%. The Nasdaq had its first weekly loss in the last eight, while the S&P 500 snapped a five-week win streak.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell doubled down on his view on Thursday that more rate increases are needed to temper inflation, joining a global chorus of hawkish central banks.
That's revived some worries about the potential hit to economies, though Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she now sees a lower risk of US recession. But a red-hot reading in a key gauge of Japanese inflation has underlined the pressures on policymakers.
Source - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-updates-today-june-23-2023-094710905.html
Additional links and sources:
Lithium - https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/23/chile-boric-lithium-strategy-minerals-industry-green-energy-batteries/ or https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/lithium-suppliers-sound-alarm-about-meeting-future-ev-demand
Oil Production - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Oil-Drilling-Slow-Down-Continues.html
Natural Gas - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-24/oil-giants-from-shell-to-chevron-say-gas-here-to-stay-for-green-transition#xj4y7vzkg
Lumber - https://www.lesprom.com/en/news/Sawmill_industry_globally_faces_challenging_markets_in_coming_years_108349/
Cobalt vs nickel - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/indices/DOWI/pressreleases/17971142/forget-cobalt-this-metal-is-the-investment-for-the-ev-and-green-revolutions/
Critical metals - https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-batteries-lithium-iron-phosphate-narrows-gap-with-nickel-cobalt-2023-06-22/
Water - https://www.dupont.com/water/
Food Production - https://www.fooddive.com/news/five-emerging-technologies-set-to-transform-the-global-food-system/653680/
Geopolitical risks and threats - https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/
Inflation - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4613395-with-the-global-economy-growing-at-a-moderate-pace-inflation-will-gradually-subside
Debt - https://euobserver.com/green-economy/157183
Supply chain - https://www.capgemini.com/ca-en/insights/research-library/how-greater-intelligence-could-supercharge-supply-chains/
PMI - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4613403-flash-pmi-data-june-signal-cooler-global-price-trends-amid-mounting-growth-risks
ESG - https://www.responsible-investor.com/in-the-loop-standards-shareholder-proposal-overload-and-cage-fights/
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Many countries like Canada continue to add more taxes to gasoline including higher carbon tax and a new fuel standard tax.
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https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/oil-and-gas-energy-sector-analysis-and-commentary-december-2021
1. Oil Production outlook - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50738
2. Natural gas - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Higher-Natural-Gas-Prices-Push-Up-US-Wholesale-Electricity-Prices.html
3. Propane - https://www.fox41yakima.com/winter-weather-a-challenge-for-propane-delivery-but-supplies-remain-ample/
4. Canada - https://torontosun.com/news/national/gas-in-canada-could-reach-1-65-per-litre-in-2022-expert
5. Hydrogen - https://www.compressortech2.com/news/doe-study-to-assess-hydrogen-compatibility-with-us-pipelines/8017345.article
6. LNG - https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gas-gap-europe-drives-us-lng-exports-record-high-2022-01-06/
7. LNG - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/lng/010722-australias-gladstone-lng-exports-set-record-high-in-2021-despite-december-drop
8. China and Middle East - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/China-Secures-Foothold-In-This-Strategic-Middle-East-Oil-State.html
9. Oil - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/80-oil-fueled-by-fed-opec-snub
10. Climate Change - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Fossil-Fuel-Financing-Under-Pressure-As-Wall-Street-Caves-To-ESG-Demands.html
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Oil prices continues to see increase due to many factors like capacity issues and global unrest
Many countries like Canada continue to add more taxes to gasoline including higher carbon tax and a new fuel standard tax.
USA has become a world leader in the export of LNG.
1. Oil Production outlook - https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=50738
2. Natural gas - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Higher-Natural-Gas-Prices-Push-Up-US-Wholesale-Electricity-Prices.html
3. Propane - https://www.fox41yakima.com/winter-weather-a-challenge-for-propane-delivery-but-supplies-remain-ample/
4. Canada - https://torontosun.com/news/national/gas-in-canada-could-reach-1-65-per-litre-in-2022-expert
5. Hydrogen - https://www.compressortech2.com/news/doe-study-to-assess-hydrogen-compatibility-with-us-pipelines/8017345.article
6. LNG - https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/gas-gap-europe-drives-us-lng-exports-record-high-2022-01-06/
7. LNG - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/lng/010722-australias-gladstone-lng-exports-set-record-high-in-2021-despite-december-drop
8. China and Middle East - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/China-Secures-Foothold-In-This-Strategic-Middle-East-Oil-State.html
9. Oil - https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/80-oil-fueled-by-fed-opec-snub
10. Climate Change - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Fossil-Fuel-Financing-Under-Pressure-As-Wall-Street-Caves-To-ESG-Demands.html
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Both goods-producing (+1.6%) and services-producing (+0.6%) industries were up, with 17 of 20 industrial sectors posting gains in October.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211223/dq211223a-eng.htm
1. GDP risks - https://www.forexlive.com/news/canada-october-gdp-08-vs-08-expected-20211223/
2. Real Estate bubble - https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-gap-between-real-estate-prices-and-incomes-looks-ridiculous-beside-us-data/
3. Household debt - https://betterdwelling.com/canadas-gap-between-real-estate-prices-and-incomes-looks-ridiculous-beside-us-data/
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5. Commodity Prices - https://www.reuters.com/markets/stocks/tsx-futures-rise-commodity-boost-easing-omicron-fears-2021-12-23/
6. Supply chain - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/agriculture/122321-commodities-2022-domestic-supply-tightness-may-boost-canadas-wheat-prices
7. Farm - https://www.farmforum.net/story/news/columnists/2021/12/23/farm-profitability-top-story-2021/8974148002/
8. Construction - https://www.on-sitemag.com/features/top-10-canadian-construction-trends-to-watch-in-2022/
9. Manufacturing - https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/canadian-economy-posts-annualized-gain-54-q3-october-gdp-seen-up-08-2021-11-30/
10. Employment - https://curiocity.com/report-over-40-of-canadians-ready-to-look-for-new-jobs-in-2022/
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1. Housing supply and costs continue to plague countries around the world.
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Blog – Analysis and Commentary – Stock Market – WE September 15 2023
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Stocks fell Friday as investors wrap up a volatile week ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting.
The Dow Jones Industrials tumbled 288.87 points to close out Friday and the week at 34,618.24. At its lows, it completely wiped out Thursday's 332-point rally.
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a) Gasoline prices - https://finance.yahoo.com/video/gas-prices-president-biden-going-200318683.html
b) Oil refineries - https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/US-Refinery-Outages-Are-Another-Headache-For-Biden.html
c) LNG - https://www.mining.com/bhp-to-cut-emissions-by-30-with-first-lng-powered-bulk-carrier/
d) LNG - https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/videos/market-movers-europe/020722-oil-backwardation-crude-ukraine-gas-russia-eu-power-weather-carbon-prices
e) Iran - https://www.forbes.com/sites/tilakdoshi/2022/02/07/paralysed-by-iran-and-oil-one-year-into-president-bidens-disastrous-middle-east-policies/?sh=958d1b330951
f) Venezuela - https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/u-s-weighs-chevron-request-to-take-venezuela-oil-for-debt-payments-sources/
g) Imports - https://commodity.com/data/usa/
h) OPEC - https://www.deccanherald.com/national/govt-taking-up-crude-oil-price-volatility-issue-with-oil-producing-nations-opec-1079023.html
i) Oil - https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-prices-its-going-to-be-very-easy-to-get-to-100-barrel-analyst-says-192018963.html
j) Egypt - https://www.egypttoday.com/Article/3/112603/Fitch-Solutions-Egypt-s-petrochemicals-projects-enhance-Egypt-s-position
k) Plastics - https://www.icis.com/explore/cn/resources/news/2022/02/07/10731311/blog-carbon-and-plastic-waste-sorting-workable-solutions-from-the-confusion-and-complexity
l) Recycling - https://www.thejakartapost.com/paper/2022/02/01/circular-economy-practices-must-be-scaled-to-answer-our-plastic-pollution-problem.html
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Real gross domestic product (GDP) edged up 0.1% in September, as declines largely concentrated in manufacturing, construction and retail trade were more than offset by broad-based expansions in services-producing industries as well as in mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction.
Preliminary information indicates that real GDP rebounded in October, up 0.8% with increases in most sectors. Manufacturing led the growth after contracting in September due in part to the effects of the semiconductor shortage. Other notable increases were in public sector, construction, finance and insurance, and transportation and warehousing. Because of its preliminary nature, this estimate will be revised on December 23, with the release of the official GDP data for the October reference month.
Overall, 12 of 20 industrial sectors were up in September, with growth in services-producing industries (+0.4%) more than offsetting a decline in goods-producing industries (-0.6%).
The continued global shortage of semiconductors and other supply chain disruptions markedly affected manufacturing and sales activity at a number of automotive-related industries across different industrial sectors in September.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211130/dq211130b-eng.htm
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Commodity prices continue to be impact of a global recession along with geopolitical risks and threats.
Interest rate policies have started to curb consumer spending.
Household debt continues to plague governments around the world.
Additional sources and links:
LNG - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-natgas-down-2-lower-134519251.html
Oil Production - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/EIA-Boosts-US-Oil-Production-Forecast-For-2023.html
Lithium - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/east-asian-lithium-carbonate-prices-surge-on-chinese-strength
Grains - https://www.reuters.com/article/global-grains/grains-wheat-eases-after-rally-dismal-demand-for-us-supplies-weighs-idINL4N37Y4MM
Metals - https://www.euromonitor.com/article/commodity-market-outlook-q2-2023-weakening-global-economy-curbs-price-growth
Protectionism - https://www.cato.org/blog/biden-administration-doubles-down-costly-buying-american-mandates
Critical metals - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-supply-crisis-for-rare-earth-elements-intensifies-301844797.html
Risks - https://www.strategic-risk-europe.com/home/shipping-threats-are-evolving-heres-what-risk-managers-need-to-know/1444765.article
Global PMI - https://www.shreemetalprices.com/global-manufacturing-pmi-fall-to-48-3-in-may-signalling-how-world-is-struggling-for-momentum/
Tech - https://medium.com/@jeesuanand/top-10-tech-trends-that-will-shape-the-coming-decade-ce3ca97a77fa
ESG https://www.mckinsey.com/~/media/mckinsey/email/rethink/2023/06/2023-06-07b.html or https://www.tdworld.com/vegetation-management/article/21267394/why-esg-reporting-is-a-big-deal
2021 Election| What is next for Small and Medium-Size Businesses in Canada
Blog – What is next for Small to Medium-Size Businesses in Canada – September 2021
1. CFIB recovery - https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/federal-election-2021/congrats-to-new-government-mps-now-lets-get-to-work-cfib-says-273393/
2. All levels of government need to address issues with their fiscal management cycle - https://www.slideshare.net/paulyoungcga/canada-public-sector-government-what-is-next
3. Addressing issues with small to medium-size businesses - https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/10481346-canada-s-business-associations-have-some-advice-for-the-new-parliament/
4. Better policies that encourage business investment - https://www.theepochtimes.com/canadas-lag-in-business-investment-foreshadows-lower-worker-incomes-report_4004660.html
5. Addressing issues with housing through better government policies - https://economics.td.com/ca-housing-starts
6. Addressing issues with innovation - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-canada-needs-a-real-innovation-strategy-now/
7. Adoption of digital - https://www.forbes.com/sites/boblegters/2021/09/15/small-businesses-search-for-cash-begins-and-ends-with-fintech/?sh=12c354acd142
8. New normal - https://torontosun.com/news/provincial/passport-panic-sets-in-as-businesses-braces-for-a-new-policing-role
9. Household debt - https://mnpdebt.ca/en/resources/mnp-consumer-debt-index
10. Climate Change - https://www.pentictonherald.ca/news/national_news/article_301c55db-e661-5da9-ac91-da4c40ef5526.html
There should be no clusters. All Universities and Colleges should receive grants base on # of students (F/T and P/T)
Training Credits
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Stocks climbed Friday, ending a strong first half on a high note amid more signs of cooling from the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) rose 1.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) rose over 300 points, or just under 1%. The Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) added 1.5%.
All three major stock benchmarks logged strong performances for both the year's second quarter and first half. The Nasdaq is up more than 30% since the start of the year, according to Yahoo Finance data. That represented its best first half of the year since 1983, according to data from Bespoke Investment.
The benchmark S&P 500 has gained around 16%, while the Dow has put up a more modest 4% gain.
On Friday, the Fed's preferred inflation index showed prices rose 3.8% in May on a year-over-year basis, down from a 4.4% year-over-year jump in April. And from April to May, prices ticked up just 0.1%.
The data comes after a surprise upward revision to first-quarter GDP showed the US economy is a lot stronger than Wall Street thought. Growing faith in that strength has helped drive this year's rally in stocks, even though that resilience likely means rates will stay higher for longer.
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/stock-market-news-live-updates-today-june-30-2023-104026486.html
Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://www.kitco.com/news/2023-06-30/Why-direct-lithium-extraction-is-the-critical-mineral-sector-s-needed-technology.html
Metals - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/steel-decarbonization-economic-opportunity-not-government-regulation
Oil Production - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/opec-oil-output-posts-small-drop-june-ahead-saudi-cut-reuters-survey-2023-06-30/
Natural gas - https://www.naturalgasworld.com/us-drillers-cut-oil-and-gas-rigs-for-ninth-week-in-a-row-baker-hughes-105911 or https://www.naturalgasintel.com/european-natural-gas-consumption-continues-to-plummet/
Food - https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/7-progressing-harvest-pulls-wheat-futures-to-four-month-lows
Inflation - https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/7/1/inflation-is-slowing-but-why-is-the-fight-against-it-ramping-up
PMI - https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/chinas-june-factory-activity-falls-third-straight-month-pmi-2023-06-30/
Housing - https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/23/06/33082977/sofi-shows-wild-price-action-after-supreme-court-axes-student-loan-forgiveness-the-bull-
ESG - https://carboncredits.com/issb-first-global-climate-and-sustainability-esg-reporting-standards/
Geopolitical risks - https://worldview.stratfor.com/
Debt - https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/news-insights/latest-news-headlines/cracks-appear-in-us-economy-as-debt-delinquencies-creep-up-76020170?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=marketo&utm_campaign=MS-2306-PC-GL-CT-RASS-All-SYN-Debt-reckoning
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Summary:
As both innovators and investors, oil and gas (O&G) companies have an important role to play in the clean energy transition. High commodity prices and growing concerns over energy security are accentuating that role, as O&G companies seek to fund strategies that can allow them to fulfill their societal mandate of securing supply in the short term and accelerating the energy transition in the long term.
Source - https://www.forbes.com/sites/deloitte/2023/04/07/investing-in-the-future-of-energy-factors-that-could-facilitate-or-impede-the-oil-and-gas-industrys-energy-transition-in-2023/?sh=19a29578e823
Oil production continues to see production changes - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/North-Sea-Oil-Production-Could-Fall-By-80-By-2030.html or https://www.dailyforex.com/forex-technical-analysis/2023/04/crude-oil-forecast-7-april-2023/193908
LNG continues to see wild swings in price - https://www.naturalgasworld.com/europe-facing-costly-winter-without-enough-long-term-lng-pacts-104584 or https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/g7-climate-ministers-consider-endorsing-new-gas-investments/
Hydrogen green energy - https://hydrogen-central.com/green-hydrogen-gen-hy-developed-high-performance-catalysts-free-rare-earth-elements/ or https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/opinion/300848757/hydrogen-fuel-production-may-be-part-of-greener-use-for-forestry-residue
Biodegradable plastics - https://www.plasticstoday.com/biopolymers/biodegradable-bioplastic-straw-reportedly-outperforms-conventional-plastic-straws or https://www.packworld.com/design/materials-containers/article/22807259/fritolay-and-quaker-go-all-in-on-compostables
Energy storage and production - https://europeansting.com/2023/04/07/eu-reaches-deal-on-higher-renewable-energy-share-oil-prices-jump-and-the-other-energy-stories-you-need-to-read-this-week/ or
Top technology - https://www.inventiva.co.in/trends/top-10-nanotechnology-companies-in-usa/
Clean fuels - https://www.thetrucker.com/trucking-news/the-nation/states-companies-compete-for-billions-to-make-hydrogen-for-cars-big-rigs or https://tanktransport.com/2023/04/cummins-zero-emission-solutions-accelera/
Shipping - https://maritime-executive.com/article/report-efficiency-gains-needed-for-shipping-to-meet-emissions-goals
ESG and Sustainability – https://www.financialmirror.com/2023/04/07/esg-strategies-need-teamwork/
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Blog – Canada Retail and Consumer Spending for the month-ending January 2023
Interest rates along with inflation are leading to sluggish manufacturing and retail sales - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-24/canada-economy-slows-as-higher-rates-crimp-spending?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Higher housing costs continue to plague homeowners across Canada - https://blog.gitnux.com/canadian-home-ownership-statistics/
Eco-Store - https://storeecofriendly.com/
Innovation retail solutions as part of getting to net zero - https://www.lpr.eu/blog/4-sustainable-trends-retail or https://www.ingka.com/news/opinion-well-only-beat-climate-change-if-we-help-small-businesses-cut-emissions-%E2%80%92-and-fast/ or
Future of retail sales - https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/consumer-insights/consumer-trends/future-of-retail/amp/
Retail trends and Stats - https://blog.gitnux.com/retail-statistics/
Top eCommerce Trends - https://www.techdogs.com/td-articles/techno-trends/top-trends-2023-ecommerce
ESG and Sustainability - https://www.mytotalretail.com/article/responsible-sourcing-strategies-must-begin-by-considering-suppliers/ or https://impact.economist.com/sustainability/net-zero-and-energy/big-question-the-state-of-esg-reporting?utm_medium=cpc.adword.pd&utm_source=google&ppccampaignID=18798097116&ppcadID=&utm_campaign=a.22brand_pmax&utm_content=conversion.direct-response.anonymous&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlPWgBhDHARIsAH2xdNfu-lFihlQVDul4rXZaiWOhVWRUMKT5PPIj0iqeV6T6ELLM0iVCUi4aAk7hEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Despite months of predictions for a global recession, consumer activity and corporate earnings are holding up surprisingly well. We believe that global long-term interest rates probably peaked in October last year, and we are now observing encouraging signs of the start of corporate earnings re-acceleration.
Clearly, we are not completely out of the woods yet. Inflation is still sticky and further rate hikes are expected over the next few months, but when we look under the hood at the companies we research, resilience stands out.
This global resilience has been surprising to all of us. In Europe, consumers seemed to sail through a severe energy crisis last winter, and in the US, consumer activity in both discretionary and staples has far exceeded most expectations at the beginning of the year.
https://www.firstlinks.com.au/global-consumer-corporate-resilience-surprises-everyone
Links and sources:
Supply chain - https://www.waffleinsurance.com/resources/insuranpedia/how-do-loss-prevention-services-address-potential-risks-arising-from-supply-chain-disruptions
Fashion and their new business model - https://www.esginvestor.net/fast-fashion-race-losing-speed/
Retailing and Technology - https://www.retaildive.com/news/retail-industry-AI-adoption/691426/
Generative AI - https://www.pymnts.com/news/artificial-intelligence/2023/generative-ai-helps-auto-fill-b2b-complexities-streamlining-communications/
Logistics - https://enable.com/blog/top-challenges-facing-the-distribution-industry-how-to-overcome-them
Coles - https://www.foodmag.com.au/coles-to-partner-with-suppliers-to-set-emission-reduction-targets-by-2027/
How to best manage data - https://www.demandtalk.com/insights/data/big-data/the-power-of-retail-data-analytics-understanding-its-role-and-the-different-types/
Valdi - https://www.forbes.com/sites/walterloeb/2023/08/21/why-aldi-acquisition-of-winn-dixie-and-harveys-supermarket-is-a-big-win/?sh=6c90ed4445b9
Partnerships - https://www.verdictfoodservice.com/comment/food-service-retail-partnerships/
Sustainable shopping - https://retail-focus.co.uk/shopping-for-sustainability/
Automation - https://www.retailcustomerexperience.com/articles/reasons-why-retailers-are-marching-fast-toward-automation/
Robotics - https://www.tbsnews.net/world/global-economy/retailers-turn-robots-cost-inflation-fight-543282
Social governance and retailing - https://www.fashionabc.org/why-the-fashion-industry-has-to-balance-profit-with-esg-and-purpose/
Canada Retail Sales - May 2021
Stats Canada
Retail sales declined 2.1% to $53.8 billion in May. The largest declines occurred at building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (-11.3%) and motor vehicle and parts dealers (-2.4%). During the month of May, many retailers continued to face closures due to the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210723/dq210723a-eng.htm#:~:text=Retail%20sales%20declined,COVID-19%C2%A0pandemic.
Source - https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210723/dq210723a-eng.htm
1. June 2021 retail sales - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-23/canada-retail-sales-jumped-in-june-with-virus-cases-receding?utm_source=google&utm_medium=bd&cmpId=google
2. Consumer debt - https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/07/19/2264672/0/en/MNP-Consumer-Debt-Index-Nearly-half-of-Canadians-doubtful-they-can-cover-living-expenses-this-year-without-going-into-further-debt-highest-level-in-three-years.html - (Nearly ½ of all Cdns are doubtful they can cover living expenses without going into debt)
3. Same-day delivery / Uber - https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/garage-and-dynamite-partner-with-uber-to-provide-customers-with-same-day-delivery-in-southern-ontario-841231489.html
4. Grocers and greenhouses - https://www.canadianpackaging.com/general/canadian-grocery-stores-adding-greenhouses-the-rise-of-the-growcer-169731/
5. Small format grocery stores - https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/07/small-format-grocery-stores-are-the-future-in-canada-report-experts/
6. eCommerce - https://www.emarketer.com/content/canada-ecommerce-forecast-2021
7. Closures - https://www.styledemocracy.com/the-running-list-of-retail-store-closures-and-bankruptcies-in-2021/
8. Robots - https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/grubhub-turns-to-yandex-for-robotic-food-delivery-on-campus-1.1625919
9. Employment - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-retailers-restaurants-offer-perks-to-lure-workers-in-hot-job/
10. VR and AR - https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2021/07/virtual-and-augmented-reality-technology-to-entirely-change-the-retail-shopping-experience-in-canada-interview-with-retail-prophet-doug-stephens/
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Blog – Stock Market Analysis for the Week-Ending June 23 2023
Stocks fell on Friday, with all major averages ending the week lower as investors come to terms with the prospect of more interest-rate hikes ahead from the Federal Reserve.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) dropped 0.76%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) slipped 218 points, or 0.64%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the declines, falling 1.01%. The Nasdaq had its first weekly loss in the last eight, while the S&P 500 snapped a five-week win streak.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell doubled down on his view on Thursday that more rate increases are needed to temper inflation, joining a global chorus of hawkish central banks.
That's revived some worries about the potential hit to economies, though Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she now sees a lower risk of US recession. But a red-hot reading in a key gauge of Japanese inflation has underlined the pressures on policymakers.
Source - https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-live-updates-today-june-23-2023-094710905.html
Additional links and sources:
Lithium - https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/23/chile-boric-lithium-strategy-minerals-industry-green-energy-batteries/ or https://www.autonews.com/suppliers/lithium-suppliers-sound-alarm-about-meeting-future-ev-demand
Oil Production - https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/US-Oil-Drilling-Slow-Down-Continues.html
Natural Gas - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-24/oil-giants-from-shell-to-chevron-say-gas-here-to-stay-for-green-transition#xj4y7vzkg
Lumber - https://www.lesprom.com/en/news/Sawmill_industry_globally_faces_challenging_markets_in_coming_years_108349/
Cobalt vs nickel - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/indices/DOWI/pressreleases/17971142/forget-cobalt-this-metal-is-the-investment-for-the-ev-and-green-revolutions/
Critical metals - https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ev-batteries-lithium-iron-phosphate-narrows-gap-with-nickel-cobalt-2023-06-22/
Water - https://www.dupont.com/water/
Food Production - https://www.fooddive.com/news/five-emerging-technologies-set-to-transform-the-global-food-system/653680/
Geopolitical risks and threats - https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/
Inflation - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4613395-with-the-global-economy-growing-at-a-moderate-pace-inflation-will-gradually-subside
Debt - https://euobserver.com/green-economy/157183
Supply chain - https://www.capgemini.com/ca-en/insights/research-library/how-greater-intelligence-could-supercharge-supply-chains/
PMI - https://seekingalpha.com/article/4613403-flash-pmi-data-june-signal-cooler-global-price-trends-amid-mounting-growth-risks
ESG - https://www.responsible-investor.com/in-the-loop-standards-shareholder-proposal-overload-and-cage-fights/
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Summary:
Homebuilders are walking a fine line when it comes to new projects as high mortgage rates curb demand.
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The mining sector provides critical material that support solar, wind, and lithium-ion batteries as part of the green transition. https://www.iea.org/news/critical-minerals-market-sees-unprecedented-growth-as-clean-energy-demand-drives-strong-increase-in-investment
The mining sector products play a key role with the global GDP - https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/global-mining-industry-value-was-69-of-world-gdp-last-year-china-says
Mining practices need to be sustainable including following all ESG policies - https://www.linkedin.com/advice/1/how-can-you-monitor-sustainable-mining-practices
Other links and sources –
Lithium Supply and Price - https://zbr.com.mx/en/sin-categoria-es/lithium-prices-fall-44-in-china-due-to-lack-of-demand/138168/
Cobalt - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/mahmut-karada%C5%9F-a2b7a5151_china-exportrestrictions-gallium-activity-7082603182589157376-Zrty/?trk=public_profile_like_view
Nickel https://www.eureporter.co/business/2023/09/15/stanislav-kondrashov-from-telf-ag-nickel-prices-outlook-remains-positive/
Iron-ore - https://www.brecorder.com/news/40263584/sgx-iron-ore-set-for-best-week-in-3-months
TD Bank / Metals - https://www.tdsecurities.com/ca/en/setting-the-stage-for-gold-outlook
Biodiversity / Mining - https://worldcrunch.com/green/lithium-green-energy-argentina-indigenous
ESG - https://iriscarbon.com/the-added-value-of-integrated-esg-reporting-a-threefold-framework/
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Douglas K. Woods, President of AMT, noted that July is typically a slower month for manufacturing technology orders, so a slight drop was expected. However, he pointed out a notable trend: over the last two months, the year-to-date order gap has narrowed during historically slow periods. While job shops have seen decreased orders, other industries that benefited from reshoring or government investments have helped fill the gap.
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Source: https://www.sme.org/technologies/articles/2023/september/u.s.-manufacturing-technology-orders-dip-in-july-but-show-resilience-amid-economic-uncertainty
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Summary:
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Burning coal—for electricity, as well as metallurgy and cement production—is the world’s single largest source of CO2 emissions. Nevertheless, its use in electricity generation has actually grown 91.2% since 1997, the year when the first global climate agreement was signed in Kyoto, Japan.
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Source - https://energynow.ca/2023/09/infographic-what-electricity-sources-power-the-world-see-them-here-visual-capitalist/
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Additional sources and links:
Lithium - https://source.benchmarkminerals.com/article/falling-lithium-prices-challenge-potential-cost-advantages-of-sodium-batteries
Oil Production - https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/06/business/oil-price-goldman-sachs/index.html
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Lumber - https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/sawmill-capacity-closures-reshape-us-lumber-supply
Critical metals - https://www.wasterecyclingmag.ca/feature/how-recycling-could-solve-the-shortage-of-minerals-essential-to-clean-energy/
Agriculture - https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-forecast-positive-end-of-year-crop-outlook-despite-warmer-midwestern-climate/
ESG - https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2023/09/the-informed-board/the-eus-new-esg-disclosure-rules
Ports - https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/HAPAG-LLOYD-AG-24857717/news/Hapag-Lloyd-chief-warns-of-rougher-seas-ahead-for-container-shipping-44789017/
Top destination for reshoring - https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2023/08/29/uae-in-top-10-most-powerful-passports-for-investment-opportunity/
Global Trade - https://phys.org/news/2023-09-opinion-broke-global-climate-finish.html
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Other links and sources
1. Biodiversity / Construction - https://coastcommunitynews.com.au/central-coast/news/2023/08/biodiversity-overhaul-could-pave-the-way-for-more-housing-construction/
2. CO2 embodying - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/algomaco_california-becomes-first-state-to-adopt-mandatory-activity-7095045267430809600-y2pV/
3. Green Cement - https://environmentjournal.ca/lafarge-canada-pilots-cleantech-project-to-support-sustainable-cement-production/
4. Building codes - https://www.buildinggreen.com/newsbrief/marin-county-first-adopt-low-carbon-concrete-code
5. Energy - https://www.armstrongceilings.com/commercial/en/performance/sustainable-building-design/embodied-carbon-in-buildings.html
6. Climate Change Risks - https://urbanland.uli.org/public/climate-risk-is-financial-risk-the-ever-evolving-landscape-of-climate-related-financial-disclosures/
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The best way to sell your pi coins safely is trading with an exchange..but since pi is not launched in any exchange, and second option is through a VERIFIED pi merchant.
Who is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins from miners and pioneers and resell them to Investors looking forward to hold massive amounts before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade pi coins with.
@Pi_vendor_247
how can I sell pi coins after successfully completing KYC
Pi coins is not launched yet in any exchange 💱 this means it's not swappable, the current pi displaying on coin market cap is the iou version of pi. And you can learn all about that on my previous post.
RIGHT NOW THE ONLY WAY you can sell pi coins is through verified pi merchants. A pi merchant is someone who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges and crypto whales. Looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before the mainnet launch.
This is because pi network is not doing any pre-sale or ico offerings, the only way to get my coins is from buying from miners. So a merchant facilitates the transactions between the miners and these exchanges holding pi.
I and my friends has sold more than 6000 pi coins successfully with this method. I will be happy to share the contact of my personal pi merchant. The one i trade with, if you have your own merchant you can trade with them. For those who are new.
Message: @Pi_vendor_247 on telegram.
I wouldn't advise you selling all percentage of the pi coins. Leave at least a before so its a win win during open mainnet. Have a nice day pioneers ♥️
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how to sell pi coins in all Africa Countries.
Yes. You can sell your pi network for other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, usdt , Ethereum and other currencies And this is done easily with the help from a pi merchant.
What is a pi merchant ?
Since pi is not launched yet in any exchange. The only way you can sell right now is through merchants.
A verified Pi merchant is someone who buys pi network coins from miners and resell them to investors looking forward to hold massive quantities of pi coins before mainnet launch in 2026.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
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when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.
If you are interested in selling your pi coins, i have a verified pi merchant, who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
Because the core team has announced that pi network will not be doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges like huobi, bitmart and hotbit can get pi is by buying from miners.
Now a merchant stands in between these exchanges and the miners. As a link to make transactions smooth. Because right now in the enclosed mainnet you can't sell pi coins your self. You need the help of a merchant,
i will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant below. 👇 I and my friends has traded more than 3000pi coins with him successfully.
@Pi_vendor_247
what is a pi whale and how to access one.
If you are looking for a pi coin investor. Then look no further because I have the right one he is a pi vendor (he buy and resell to whales in China). I met him on a crypto conference and ever since I and my friends have sold more than 10k pi coins to him And he bought all and still want more. I will drop his telegram handle below just send him a message.
@Pi_vendor_247
The secret way to sell pi coins effortlessly.
Well as we all know pi isn't launched yet. But you can still sell your pi coins effortlessly because some whales in China are interested in holding massive pi coins. And they are willing to pay good money for it. If you are interested in selling I will leave a contact for you. Just telegram this number below. I sold about 3000 pi coins to him and he paid me immediately.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins on Binance exchange
Currently pi network is not tradable on binance or any other exchange because we are still in the enclosed mainnet.
Right now the only way to sell pi coins is by trading with a verified merchant.
What is a pi merchant?
A pi merchant is someone verified by pi network team and allowed to barter pi coins for goods and services.
Since pi network is not doing any pre-sale The only way exchanges like binance/huobi or crypto whales can get pi is by buying from miners. And a merchant stands in between the exchanges and the miners.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant. I and my friends has traded more than 6000pi coins successfully
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@Pi_vendor_247
how to sell pi coins effectively (from 50 - 100k pi)
Anywhere in the world, including Africa, America, and Europe, you can sell Pi Network Coins online and receive cash through online payment options.
Pi has not yet been launched on any exchange because we are currently using the confined Mainnet. The planned launch date for Pi is June 28, 2026.
Reselling to investors who want to hold until the mainnet launch in 2026 is currently the sole way to sell.
Consequently, right now. All you need to do is select the right pi network provider.
Who is a pi merchant?
An individual who buys coins from miners on the pi network and resells them to investors hoping to hang onto them until the mainnet is launched is known as a pi merchant.
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I'll provide you the Telegram username
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- 4. BMO – Consumer Price Index Source - https://economics.bmo.com/en/publications/detail/c81 6a0fa-23b2-427e-9d49-cd8a52355809/ er20220120BullCPIpre viewQ42021.pdf CPI - Inflation - Canada - December 2021.pdf
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