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2021 marks an end to very strong year in equity markets. The main catalyst being economic recovery, which we expect to still be a factor in 2022. It is notable that emergency stimulus of central banks is ending resulting in near-term volatility.

In the context of a strong year or equities, global markets ended the month of November on a slightly down note as the discovery of a new variant of the coronavirus created some alarm. Information remains quite limited at this point and as a result.

After swooning at the end of September, equity markets rallied in October helping the global economy to begin Q4 optimistically and continue on its post-pandemic march. This month we discuss climate, central bank policy and inflation.

August saw a continuation of the market rally, with a backdrop of economic growth slowing as the competing factors of the Delta variant and vaccine rollout continue to impact the global economy & monetary policy. Plus, Election 2021 is in full swing.

Equity markets continue to rise. This month we are watching large cap tech earnings (& Canadian "unicorns"), monetary policy in the US, the future of the Canadian dollar and more.

Equity market rally continued in February, led by value stocks and the TSX. We discuss strong bank earnings, a financial planning reminder, New USD GICs and rising bond yields.

Global equity markets rallied strongly over the last month, spurred by vaccine news and a potential turning point in the fight against COVID-19. Topics highlighted this month are future outlook, IP & 5G, Canada's economy and events to catch in Dec.

Looking back, Sept highlights remain COVID-19 and the Nov. US election campaign. This month we spotlight analysis on possible implications of the election, dividend growth outlook, Tech's staying power & some ideas for a pandemic Thanksgiving.

It was an eventful week. Understandably, many were focused on the social unrest that permeated across the United States - but economic news continues not as bad as expected. We also discuss New DS Online, domestic tourism and some good news.