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With escalating tensions in the Middle East, a moderately positive economic picture in the U.S. and growth is grinding to a halt here in Canada., I discuss this implications recent events will have on your portfolio.

It's a new year with new opportunities and challenges for you the investor. In this week's note we look ahead at what 2024 brings and the investment opportunities that should materialize.

US labour market data ended 2023 with strength. Payroll employment was up 216k in December while the unemployment rate held at 3.7% after declining to that level the prior month. As was the case for much of the year, the employment gain in December was...

The December labour market data was mixed, but on balance adds to evidence that economic activity remained soft through Q4. Employment was essentially unchanged in December, the softest reading since a 6k decline last July. And the unemployment rate held...