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With another disappointing Employment Report released this morning, speculation grows that perhaps a 0.50% interest-rate cut is in store.

Central bank independence is a cornerstone of properly functioning market-based national economies. Recent actions are threatening that independence.

Corporate earnings are going very well; tariff headlines are mixed; but the employment picture took a major step back.

Unfortunately, Canada's own trade negotiations were terminated by president Trump owing to Canada proceeding with a digital services tax.

... in the mid-East and with the Fed's Preferred Measure of Inflation.

To my clients: It was a mixed week for North American stock markets with the Canadian TSX finishing up 0.3%; the U.S. Dow Jones Index down 1.3%; and the U.S. S&P 500 down 0.4%. Seven points to make this week: 1) Inflation, as measured by the Consumer...

The Big 3 data points this week revealed a slowing economy, but perhaps not as weak as many might have thought.

The "Big 3" economic indicators next week will be solidly reflective of tariff developments. It will be interesting to see how much the underlying economy is truly reacting.

To my clients: I will be away from the office next Wednesday through Friday (at volleyball nationals in Edmonton for my daughter!) and will not be writing a weekly update. I’ll be connected while away and will be periodically checking on news and market...