Economic and corporate earnings prospects are the matters that matter

 February 27, 2020 |By Kelly Bogdanova
It’s not the political sideshows that ultimately drive markets, but rather economic and earnings prospects. We see some caution signs on both fronts. Equity markets are breathing a sigh of relief as three political developments boosted major indexes worldwide...
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Taking stock of the risks facing the stock market

 February 21, 2020 |By Frédérique Carrier
Imminent threats seem to have faded somewhat but certainly have not gone into the ether. Vigilance remains the watchword for investors. The mood of global equity markets took a turn for the better, as central banks’ many recent dovish policy moves should...
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How the skilled trades are winning over women

 February 15, 2020 |By John Stackhouse
Canada is facing a critical shortage of skilled tradespeople. We can deepen the talent pool by recruiting, training and mentoring women. It's going to take thousands of skilled workers to build LNG Canada's $40-billion liquefied natural gas project in...
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Impeachment and investments: Will political turbulence roil the equity market?

 February 07, 2020 |By Kelly Bogdanova
We look at the potential implications of impeachment for equities, based on past market performance and the views of institutional investors. Impeachment in the House of Representatives, and a trial thereafter in the Senate, if they transpire, will be...
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