The Canadian Dollar Has Been Bullish in 2019, But Is It Time to Sell?
Published February 14, 2019 |
Canadian Dollar Gets Boost from Solid Jobs Data Like the broader stock market, the Canadian dollar was in free fall over the last three months of 2018. It’s been a different story though in 2019, with the loonie rising against the U.S. dollar. The Canadian dollar got an additional boost on February 8 on unexpectedly Read More
January Was Stellar, But Are the Best Stock Market Gains for 2019 Already Over?
Published February 7, 2019 |
The devastating sell-off that took hold in October reached its zenith on December 24, marking the worst Christmas Eve decline on record. Since then, the bearish sentiment has vanished, and stocks have been bullish. Very bullish. January 2019 was the best January for stocks in 30+ years. What does that point to for the rest Read More
Is Canada One of the Riskiest Markets to Invest In?
Published February 1, 2019 |
Is investing in Canadian equities riskier than you think? According to one professor of finance, Canada is No. 1 when it comes to the percentage of money-losing companies trading on its public markets. But there may be more to this doom-and-gloom declaration than meets the eye. This fact further shows why it’s important for investors, Read More
Oil, the Most Widely Traded Commodity, Remains Volatile in Early 2019
Published January 31, 2019 |
There doesn’t seem to be a lot of consensus on commodity prices in 2019. Or rather, opinions seem to be at polar opposites. Depending on who you ask, commodity prices are either going to rally in 2019 or be depressed. There are a lot of different reasons why a single commodity could be bullish or Read More
Momentum Slowing: IMF Cuts 2019 Growth Forecasts for Canada and World
Published January 24, 2019 |
Global Economy Set for Weakest Growth in Years The stock markets may be closing in on the longest bull market in history, but economic indicators, which are reflected in corporate earnings, suggest the momentum on Bay Street and Wall Street is grinding down. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that the global economy is slowing, Read More
World’s Best Economic Indicator Flashing Warning Signs
Published January 17, 2019 |
Canadian and American stocks have roared back after the December disaster on Bay Street and Wall Street. Despite the bullish sentiment though, some analysts think the S&P 500 and TSX will test the Christmas Eve lows of 2018. Does this mean investors should take a wait and see approach or should they embrace the stock Read More
After Worst Stock Market in 10 Years, Will 2019 Be Any Different?
Published January 10, 2019 |
For nine years investors were able to take stock market gains for granted. It was a different story in 2018. Stocks are down and volatility is up! All of the major indexes finished 2018 in the red, leaving investors concerned about what 2019 has to offer. There is a chance 2019 could be a winning Read More