In last week’s blog, I noted that what I would be following most closely that week was the release of the Federal Reserve’s Monetary...

Historically, the biggest draw downs (i.e., losses of capital) for equity markets have tended to happen during recessions. When looking...

Can you make up for lost time? When it comes to contributions to your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), the answer is YES! We...

THIS COULD BE A VERY INTERESTING WEEK, with an FOMC statement that may acknowledge problems in the repo market, with the U.K holding a...

Many of the main themes that have affected global asset markets in 2019 – including U.S.-China trade tensions, political uncertainty due...

The kids are back in school, the weather is getting a bit chillier, and in some parts the leaves are starting to turn. It was a wild...

A rocky quarter, but not a bad one. If asset prices moved up in a straight line in the first quarter of this year, the second quarter was...

Happy Canada Day Weekend! A record breaking 1st half of the year for capital markets leads us into the 1st long weekend of the summer....

The markets have begun the week deep in the red after China announced that it would raise tariffs on roughly $60 billion worth of U.S....

Major equity markets built on gains in the first quarter in April. Global central banks, led by the U.S. Federal Reserve, adopted an...

It's been a while since our last update, trust everyone had a chance to enjoy our beautiful summer. Despite the recent pullback in equity...

United States outlook Broad-based U.S. growth implies a low probability of recession,and the U.S. remains in a prolonged shift between...

The first quarter of 2018 started like a lamb but went out like a lion as long-dormant volatility began to roar. Inflation fears, trade...

The Liberal government’s third federal budget promises more help for the middle class,workplace equality, a boost for tomorrow’s economy...

Markets tend to go “up the escalator” and “down the elevator”, a scenario we are seeing now. We emphasize that we see no signs of a...

It looks to be a bumpy open this morning after what was a WILD ride yesterday. You will hear many experts provide their reasons why we...

2018 OUTLOOK: "Financials and energy are two sectors we think will provide interesting investment opportunities in 2018." Over the past...

We regard 2018 as a critical juncture for global financial markets and economies. Ten years on from the global financial crisis (GFC) of...

Bitcoin, and the world of cryptocurrency, is a boys' club, say some experts, and that should be cause for concern. Cryptocurrency is a...

Last week brought several developments that underscore the “3-D” view of critical factors that are impacting markets. Disruption,...