-- 英国の住宅価格は4月に予想外のペースで上昇し、2026年初頭の減速を経て、中東情勢の不安定さやマクロ経済的な不確実性にもかかわらず、再び勢いを取り戻したことを示唆した。 ネイションワイド・ビルディング・ソサエティが金曜日に発表したデータによると、4月の年間住宅価格上昇率は3%で、3月の2.2%から上昇した。この最新の数値は、市場予想の2.2%上昇を上回った。 季節調整済みの住宅価格は前月比0.4%上昇し、4ヶ月連続の上昇となり、市場予想の0.3%下落を覆した。英国の平均住宅価格は4月に278,880ポンドとなり、前月の277,186ポンドから上昇した。 「消費者信頼感指標が著しく低下していることを考えると、これはやや意外な結果です。GfKの総合指数は2023年末以来の最低水準にまで落ち込み、家計が今後1年間の経済見通しと自身の財政状況についてより悲観的になっていることを反映しています」と、ネイションワイドのチーフエコノミスト、ロバート・ガードナー氏は述べています。 ネイションワイドは、住宅市場の底堅さは家計の健全性によるものだとし、近年家計が「相当な」貯蓄を積み上げてきたこと、そして所得に対する債務比率が過去20年間で最低水準にあることを指摘しました。また、住宅購入能力の向上も市場を支えており、金利上昇の影響は今のところ限定的であること、そして住宅ローン金利が「緩やかに」低下していることも要因として挙げています。 「今後、中東情勢の展開により、英国の経済成長は以前の予想よりもやや鈍化し、インフレ率は高くなる可能性が高いでしょう。ただし、最終的な影響は、ショックの期間と政策対応に大きく左右されるでしょう」とガードナー氏は付け加えました。
Related Articles
US President Trump Grants Permit for Bridger Pipeline Extension to Canada Border
US President Donald Trump has granted a presidential permit for Bridger Pipeline Expansion, a private Wyoming company and subsidiary of Bridger Pipeline, to construct, connect and operate a pipeline at the border with Canada in Montana for crude oil and refined products, the White House said on Thursday.The pipeline will have a 36-inch diameter and run from the border between the US and Canada to a mainline shutoff valve or pumping station within 2,000 feet of the border, the statement, signed by Trump, said.Conditions applied to the permit include maintaining the facility to a high standard and informing the authorities of any ownership change, among other stipulations.
Imperial Oil's Q1 Net Income Falls YoY
Imperial Oil's (IMO.TO) net income dropped year over year in the first quarter, the company said Friday.Imperial Oil booked a net income of C$940 million, or $1.94 per share, falling from $1.29 billion, or $2.52 per share, in the year-ago period.Analysts expected Imperial Oil's earnings at $2.30 per share, according to FactSet.Revenue slipped to $12.45 billion from $12.52 billion while expenses increased to $11.21 billion from $10.83 billion.Upstream production stood at 419,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day in the first quarter, rising from 418,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day in the year-ago period."Against a backdrop of significant volatility in global commodity markets, we remain committed to our long-standing corporate strategy of maximizing the value of our existing assets while progressing advantaged growth opportunities," Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John Whelan said.Imperial Oil declared a dividend of $0.87 per share for the second quarter, unchanged from the first quarter. The dividend is payable July 1 to shareholders of record as of June 4.The company plans to renew its normal course issuer bid in June.
Research Alert: Mrna Q1 Beats Estimates Despite Litigation Charge, Pipeline Advances
CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Moderna's Q1 2026 revenue tripled to $389M, beating the consensus view by $154M, due to COVID-19 vaccine deliveries under international partnerships. Net loss widened to $(3.40) per share from $(2.52) prior year, though beat consensus by $0.48, primarily due to a $0.9B litigation settlement charge that added $(2.22) to EPS. We view the strong revenue performance and international expansion as positive, with international markets contributing 80% of revenue and completion of the first U.K. partnership shipment. Management maintained the 2026 guidance for up to 10% revenue growth with 50/50 U.S./international split. We believe regulatory milestones including European approval of combination vaccines and pipeline advancement demonstrate execution on its diversification strategy. Key upcoming catalysts include Phase 3 melanoma results, norovirus efficacy data, and the August PDUFA date for seasonal flu vaccine mRNA-1010.