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Good afternoon, Blue Suasion Shoes: In macroeconomics 101 students learn that, although a central bank is technically independent, the government may use something called “Moral Suasion” to influence interest rates. The federal cabinet is an influencer...

Good afternoon, Markets enjoyed a good week, but you may wonder why we’ve had such a bumpy August? The back-story may bore you or fascinate you. Why has August been not so august? The Yen Carry Trade – did it Miscarry? The Yen Carry Trade Simplified:...

Good afternoon, High Plains Drifters: The picture is my brother and me, circa 1975 (I’m on the right) at likely the most picturesque stop along the Chilcotin river. The updraft from canyon there is face-burning, a dusty opened over door of sweet hot sage...

Good afternoon, Living in Prince George and north-central BC since 1991, Jasper has been among our family’s greatest joys. It’s the most beautiful park on earth, and I’ll debate that with anyone. Our eldest daughter worked in Yellowstone for a summer...

Good afternoon, It was a momentous week, made messier today as a global computer glitch from a security firm’s software update (of all places) temporarily took down several important online functions pretty well everywhere, RBC included. So far it’s been...

Good afternoon, Nixing the near-Nixon narrative. With our US counterparts enjoying their July long weekend festivities, some of our usual weekly analysis is not available today, but there’s always something! Comparing today’s political and financial environment...

Good afternoon, I can’t not comment on the impending Capital Gains Tax increase, but I’ll keep it short. I’ve written a few professional-sounding letters over the years, and I thought this one might contribute to a thoughtful discussion: Dear Minister...