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Why Canada's consumers are likely to start pulling back on spending in the second half. Rising interest rates will bring a cool spell to Canadian housing for at least a few quarters. Why the fight to tame inflation has central banks walking a tight rope. For further details ...

Sales of new US homes plummeted last month to the slowest rate since April 2020 as buyer ability shrank under the weight of inflated home prices, higher rates, food and fuel. With national average home prices still an insane 50% higher than two years ago, Canada’s average five-...

Looking to boost its economic profile in Asia and create another counter-balance to China, President Biden has unveiled a new U.S. strategy called the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Joining the deal are a dozen initial partners, including Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia...

The European Union’s plans for a phased ban on Russian oil imports leaves a sizeable hole in global supply. So, what should investors pay attention to in trying to leverage oil gains? Even if you set aside the Russia factor, there are many considerations for investors aimin...

Company reported weak first quarter results and also lowered full-year guidance substantially. In contrast to management's previous expectations, the company will be materially affected by ongoing supply chain disruptions. Cash position appears insufficient to deal with capex requ...

Canadian Natural Resources offers shareholders a 4% yield that's very likely to increase again starting Q4 2022. Canadian Natural carries a slightly leveraged balance sheet that is stopping it from meaningfully upwards revising its capital return program. I estimate that over the ...

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent imposition of sanctions by a range of governments have served to reset the global geopolitical compass, with an immediate impact on oil and gas markets and investments. Elevated prices and new sources of demand will create opportuniti...

Fed fight against inflation rattles markets. April U.S. consumer price index eases slightly. Markets ratchet up rate-hike expectations for global central banks. For further details see: What's Driving The Volatility In Markets?

Why markets have been falling ever since the Fed hiked rates? Why bonds may now provide improved opportunities for investors? Volatility likely isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So, what should investors do? For further details see: Markets Sell Off As Volatility Spikes...

Overall indebtedness is higher than it was before the health crisis, as households took advantage of rock bottom rates. Expects that higher borrowing costs will meaningfully temper Canadians’ appetite for new loans. For existing borrowers, if the labour market remains healt...