Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

Zoning is a crucial component of urban planning as it helps to guide the development of land and ensure the appropriate use of land for various purposes. If you're interested in...

If a recession in the US has started or is imminent, the threat has yet to show up in the latest run of nowcasts for third-quarter GDP. That’s no guarantee that the economy will continue expanding,...

S&P futures are indicating a higher open today, up +0.11%. Asian markets finished Tuesday trading mixed, while European markets are broadly firmer in early trades. For today's highlight, Chinese...

There’s a lot of controversy over AI. The passion of those for and against its propagation is almost religious in nature, with zealots and heretics. The zealots believe that AI is a revolutionary...

Last week, before she accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, Vice President Kamala Harris threw her support behind President Joe Biden’s tax proposals for 2025, which include a...

Stock index futures and commodities are trading slightly above fair value in the pre-market, indicating potential buying interest. On Friday, the market responded positively to comments from the...

There is a very interesting case to be made for investing in the “old economy” today. Sentiment toward commodities and their producers has fallen to a degree of extreme bearishness you would expect...

The latest retail sales report seems to have given Wall Street something to cheer about. Headlines touting resilience in consumer spending increased hopes of a “soft landing” boosting the stock...

In this episode, Canada’s two largest railways, CN and CPKC (TSX:CP), lock out 9,000 union workers after failed negotiations, leading to a significant rail shutdown. The halt in operations...

Recent reports show some positive changes in two significant areas: inflation and housing starts. This begs the question: have things shifted? Have we hit the bottom and are now...

US futures are indicating a higher open today. European equity markets have opened strong, following the mostly advancing Asian markets.  Market attention is focused on Fed Chair Powell's upcoming...

The pre-market is relatively quiet, with stock index futures trading above fair value. Initial jobless claims are expected at 8:30 AM, which could influence market sentiment. The 30-year bond...

The economy isn’t always decisive in US presidential elections, except when it is. Think Herbert Hoover in 1932 and George H.W. Bush in 1992. Each lost the presidency to a challenger primarily...

S&P futures are indicating a flat open today. Asian markets finished Thursday trading mixed, and European equity markets are extending recent rallies in early trades. For today's highlight, The...