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If you happen to be one of the many that has a lot of questions/concerns regarding what the US may “do” to Canada over the coming days and weeks, I strongly encourage you to read this report in full. There are mobile friendly and PDF links directly below...

Over the almost 7 years I’ve been at RBC DS, Royal Trust has become one of my most valued partners. Their services have been a game-changer for a number of clients and it has been very satisfying for me to hear that appointing Royal Trust as Corporate...

We began 2024 with no real idea as to when interest rates would start declining. Even after the first cut in June, the uncertainty created a scenario where markets remained somewhat range-bound (but still positive). Then came August and it was as though...

I’ve written many times over the years, advising clients to try their best not to get caught up in the swirl of media rhetoric, simply because the number one goal there is to fan the flames of fear. This time is no different. While my “job description”...

As I sift through the mountain of data and forecasting that has been published as of late (employment figures, GDP growth, Consumer Price Index (CPI), upcoming Bank of Canada meeting, and so on…), what stands out the most is that the Canadian inflation...

Not unlike what we witnessed at the beginning of August, September began with more volatility across the board. Notwithstanding the whiplash (which I suspect is here to stay - especially as the US election rhetoric heats up), we are all experiencing a...

Recently, as I was walking around my wild garden up north (I’ve included a few shots below), the verse, “Mary, Mary quite contrary…How does your garden grow?...” popped into my mind and I couldn’t shake it. As I contemplated what the original meaning...

As we head into the long weekend, it’s gratifying to see my client portfolios, across the board, in resoundingly positive territory, so far in May. Just this month, the TSX is up over +3% and the S&P500, +5.3%. Yesterday we also saw the DOW Industrial...