Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

Wow, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate (FFR) by 50bps yesterday and the economy is already responding. Jobless claims fell and two regional business surveys strengthened in September, while the...

In Thursday's premarket, stock futures and commodities were trading higher, with the Dow up over 480 points, signaling optimism despite Wednesday's volatility. We discuss how the market hit new...

In this video, we break down a simple yet effective approach to withdrawing your RRSP early, helping you save thousands in taxes and fees, whether you’re planning for retirement or looking to...

In this episode, the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.5%, marking its largest reduction since the financial crisis. We’ll break down how this decision impacts the stock market, the...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we dive into the latest Canadian CPI data as inflation finally hits the Bank of Canada’s 2% target for the first time in a...

Recent market volatility has raised questions about the staying power of the rally for global assets that began in late-2023. A clear warning sign has yet to emerge, based on a set of ETF pairs that...

After over two years of Fed pauses, pivots, and uncertainty, the Fed has finally kicked off a new cycle by cutting its overnight rate by 50 bps and delivering an even more dovish dot plot than...

Today is Fed day, and stock index futures are trading above fair value in the pre-market. Crude oil inventories will be released later this morning, which could influence energy stocks, while...

The recent run of forecasts from some corners that a US recession is imminent, or possibly already underway, continues to look premature. Although it’s short-sighted to dismiss various risks that are...

With investors eager for a rate cut, I believe the Federal Reserve will proceed with caution, opting for a 25bps reduction rather than a more aggressive 50bps cut. Cutting too much, too fast would...

Key market movements ahead of retail sales data and the Federal Reserve’s announcement. Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) is up while the broader chip sector, including ARM and Micron (NASDAQ:MU), is down....

In this episode, Canada’s inflation rate is expected to drop to 2.1%, the lowest since March 2021, driven by falling gas prices. Economists predict this could prompt the Bank of Canada to...

Breaking news in the Mortgage world with some major changes on the horizon. But what do they mean? How will they take shape in the market? Ottawa to expand 30-year...

US futures are indicating a higher open today, up +0.2% as market awaits the upcoming macro events. Asian equities traded mixed in another quiet session, and European equities are broadly firmer in...