A History of our Client Communications


The "Our Blog" section of this site is a historical catalogue of our personally written weekly client emails.  Clients might find this database to be a useful reference, while visitors and potential clients might like to review the consistency and depth of our general messaging.  Weekly updates from December 2018 forward to present day are currently available.  Older vintages will be added as we're able.

 


 

Quick Hit Thoughts

February 14, 2025 |Nick Scholte
To my clients: NOTE: I’ll be working a shortened day next Friday, February 14th and leaving mid-morning (road trip to Kamloops for a volleyball tournament for my daughter). There will be no update next week. It was an up week for North American stock...
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Tariffs and Economic Data - A Choppy Week

February 07, 2025 |Nick Scholte

Choppiness is likely to be a continuing theme the next four years.

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Tariffs Tomorrow

January 31, 2025 |Nick Scholte

The White House confirmed an announcement is set for tomorrow. One caveat: an announcement does not necessarily mean "implementation." It mat take another month for implementation to occur.

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The Second Term Begins

January 24, 2025 |Nick Scholte

Trump's pro-growth agenda was greeted with enthusiasm by markets this week. However, absent was any meaningful detail on the tariff front.

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Inauguration Next Monday

January 17, 2025 |Nick Scholte

Prepare for an eventful four years.

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U.S. Economic Strength Continues

January 10, 2025 |Nick Scholte

Medium to longer-term this bodes well for markets. Shorter-term, lowered rate cut expectations have seen markets recalibrate.

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Brief Thoughts as 2024 Comes to a Close

December 13, 2024 |Nick Scholte

Top level thoughts as a good year for the markets comes to a close.

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Is the Base Case "No Landing"?

December 06, 2024 |Nick Scholte

It just might be.

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New Position Added to Client Portfolios...

November 29, 2024 |Nick Scholte

... and some quick thoughts on the proposed tariffs against Canada and Mexico.

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Thoughts From an RBC Strategist on the Potential Implications of Trumpian Policies

November 22, 2024 |Nick Scholte

Much depends upon the specifics, but here is a considered take on what impacts may be in store.

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