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US headline inflation ticked down to 3.1% in November from 3.2% in October. Food and energy inflation both eased while core ex-food and energy inflation was little changed at 4%. Lower gasoline prices in November pushed energy inflation down further to...

Retail sales ticked up in November in the midst of the holiday shopping period. Even after adjusting for inflation, real retail sales (excluding autos) were tracking an increase relative to October. Clothing stores and gasoline were responsible for the...

As markets shrug off soaring U.S. debt, we unpack the debt dilemma and argue that positioning portfolios for a debt crisis can lead to subpar returns.

As equity investors face continuing challenges, an elevated bond yield environment has changed the equation.

The stock market faces more crosscurrents than usual, while the bond market could deliver strong returns.

While there are select opportunities in Canadian equities, the bond market looks the most attractive in years.

Stagflation risks and a likely general election suggest a volatile environment in 2024.