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US futures are pointing to a lower open as of 04:45 ET. European equity markets have opened down, following lower Asian markets. The market tone remains defensive following a renewed backup in rates...

A couple of months ago, in this article, I argued that one characteristic of higher-inflation environments is that the volatility of inflation numbers is also high.While it does not automatically...

September and October are infamous for major bouts of volatility striking markets Amid a softening consumer landscape and uncertain Fed policy, industry experts will share their insights and what...

As generally expected Tiff Macklem paused a Bank of Canada increase today in the face of poor GDP data and other signs of a slowing Canadian economy.But pause does NOT mean STOP and with Energy Prices...

Most investors believe that U.S. government debt is risk-free. Why shouldn’t they, every economic and financial textbook, media outlet, and bond guru say so?Did you know it used to be a fact...

Financial markets have had a bumpy ride lately, inspiring fresh concerns that this year’s rebound from 2022’s sharp loss has run its course. It’s premature to dismiss that...

We rationalize why US longer tenor rates are rising – basically, the curve is inverted and getting used to discounting structurally higher rates. If so, reversion to a normal curve must mean...

Ron & Natalie run down Housing News, GDP Report, counting Canada's population properly but the big discussion is the growth of Private Mortgages and how small number of evil doers are abusing...

Before investing in a stock, it's crucial to have a plan for managing losing positions But before you do that, it is critical to examine the reasons behind your decision Ultimately, there is no...

These are 5 Market Risks to Watch for September

The holiday-shortened trading week will focus more on digesting data from last week than on anticipating new data. The key data to watch this coming week is the ISM Services Index, expected to be...

Stock Market Breakout In my August 4th update, Stock Market Weakness Likely, I pointed out that the market was likely to pull back, and as long as that weakness did not decisively violate...

Hedge Fund Tips with Tom Hayes – VideoCast Article referenced in VideoCast above: “So Far, So Good” Stock Market (and Sentiment Results)… In our July 27, 2023 weekly note and...

Cash led the performance race in August for the major asset classes, based on a set of proxy ETFs. In fact, most markets posted losses last month. The handful of winners, in addition to cash: a broad...