Journal

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in October, to 3.75%.

The level of the overnight rate is still restrictive at 3.75% and the BoC in the press release hinted at future rate cuts will follow to support a return to stronger GDP growth.

The influx is continuing to build inventory—which is still hovering near the equivalent of four months of supply.

The Fed has finally aggressively lowered interest rates. While a steeper yield curve reflects the market’s optimism that rate cuts will shore up the economic outlook, further steepness could be a sign the Fed will cut rates deeply, likely due to a re

Canada is back at 2% inflation, but it’s too soon to pop the champagne. What’s driving prices now looks very different from before the pandemic.

The most anticipated recession in history has yet to arrive. Is the runway clear for a soft landing or should we fasten our seatbelts for a bout of economic turbulence? Join us June 13 @ 9:00 AM PST for this insightful virtual discussion with guest speakers...

Join us May 10, 2024 @ 9:00 A.M. PST for a live virtual presentation featuring Stu Kedwell, a renowned Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, & Co-Head of North American Equities at RBC Global Asset Management. You’ll gain access to his invaluable...

This virtual webinar was held on March 21 @ 10:00 a.m. PST featuring Rob Sluymer, Portfolio Advisory Group Technical Strategist.