Insights

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

This week I discuss the implication of the Bank of Canada's 0.50% rate cut and the resilience of the U.S. economy. Additionally, making the case for mid-cap and emerging markets equities, when should you add exposure and why. Read to learn more.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in October, to 3.75%.

The level of the overnight rate is still restrictive at 3.75% and the BoC in the press release hinted at future rate cuts will follow to support a return to stronger GDP growth.

Canada's economy continues to be on soft footing, while the U.S. continues to show signs of resilience as inflation declines on an annual basis. Meanwhile, economy activity in Europe is mixed, while since point to more stimulus in China.

The influx is continuing to build inventory—which is still hovering near the equivalent of four months of supply.

The U.S. labour market shows signs of resilience and strength in September, while here in Canada all eyes are on the Bank of Canada meeting later this month. The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, impacting energy markets.

The Fed has finally aggressively lowered interest rates. While a steeper yield curve reflects the market’s optimism that rate cuts will shore up the economic outlook, further steepness could be a sign the Fed will cut rates deeply, likely due to a re

Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide. With a general rise in online scams — and seniors’ increased adoption of smartphones and the internet — cyber crimes against Canada’s older population are resulting in