The U.S. Economic Support Package: How Effective Can It Be ?

 March 27, 2020 |Michael Capobianco
The ink isn’t even dry on Washington’s $2 trillion coronavirus aid package and some senators are already laying the groundwork for more. With New York currently the epicenter of the U.S. coronavirus crisis, and the state’s estimated $15 billion coronavirus-related...
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The Markets Have Been Hit - Now Central Banks Have Hit Back

 March 20, 2020 |Michael Capobianco
The swift flight to safety and the rush to find U.S. dollars are sparking disruptions in the global financial system - but the Fed and global central banks are moving just as fast to keep the financial system running. What a week this has been ! It feels...
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The Volatile Ride Continues - But For How Much Longer ?

 March 13, 2020 |Michael Capobianco
As we come off of the worst trading day in Canadian History, many wonder how long will we continue to move lower ? As with past public health scares, many investors expect the economic shock to be temporary. However, should the outbreak continue to gain...
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Week 2 of Market Turmoil: Where Do We Stand ?

 March 07, 2020 |Michael Capobianco
With the coronavirus spreading further and more deaths being recorded outside of China, equity market volatility has persisted and sovereign yields, including Treasury yields, have continued to cascade lower. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 0.898...
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