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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
Canadian Big Bank Resiliency: Is The Worst Behind Us?
06:05am, Friday, 11'th Sep 2020
Signs of recovery for Canadian big banks. Will strong trading revenues for banks last? Canadian big bank stocks poised to play catch up..
Bank Of Canada Keeps Key Interest Rate Target On Hold
07:30am, Thursday, 10'th Sep 2020
Bank of Canada keeps rates unchanged at 0.25%. Uncertainty remains as Canadian economy moves into recuperation phase.
Comments On Canadian Inflation Risks
01:04pm, Sunday, 23'rd Aug 2020
There has been a cabinet shuffle in Canada. Newspaper reports hint at philosophical changes, moving towards a more free-spending strategy.
Government-Boosted Economy Approaches Next Hard Return
06:20am, Wednesday, 19'th Aug 2020
On top of government-sanctioned deferral programs for mortgages, other debts and rents, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit doled out $2,000 per month to keep Canadians spending since the end of Mar
Canada's Trade Deficit Widens. But Can A Rebound Be Near?
05:12am, Wednesday, 19'th Aug 2020
Compared with their pre-pandemic levels, nominal exports and imports are well below February levels. Trade with the U.S.
Winners And Losers From Shifting Canadian Consumer Trends
10:53am, Tuesday, 28'th Jul 2020
Consumer spending trends as re-openings begin. Business spending lags consumers but still trending up.
Canada's Slowing Population Growth And The Impact On Housing
04:23am, Saturday, 25'th Jul 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing Canada's immigration to plunge. Lower immigration levels in Canada could create a long-term drag on housing.
Household Behavior Shifts: Positive Longer Term, Negative For Economy Near Term
08:18am, Wednesday, 22'nd Jul 2020
Half of the independent Canadian restaurants recently surveyed say that they are unlikely to survive the current crisis.
Banks And Borrowers Not In Quick Recovery
07:48pm, Thursday, 16'th Jul 2020
As the Trump admin works daily to prop up the stock market as key to its re-election bid in November, a financial pandemic continues to undercut the real economy and national income.
BOC Holds Steady, Sees Slow And Uncertain Economic Recovery
10:17am, Thursday, 16'th Jul 2020
Bank of Canada leaves rates unchanged at 0.25%. A risk to the BoC's outlook is a big second wave of the virus.
Moving To New Steady State
01:48am, Tuesday, 14'th Jul 2020
My argument has been that economies would return to a steady state path, with certain industries crippled (e.g., mass tourism), but other industries able to operate.
Monthly Newsletter - June 2020
10:27am, Sunday, 12'th Jul 2020
Most investors would say that a drop of less than 5% for the S&P 500 is no big deal over half a year, nor is the less pleasant but not extraordinary drawdown of 9% for the TSX.
Canada Bounces Back With 1 Million Jobs. But Still A Long Way To Go
05:29am, Sunday, 12'th Jul 2020
Is the big jobs rebound in Canada a positive sign for economic recovery? Sentiment for business investment in Canada.
Stocks And Bonds Aren't Telling Different Stories
11:07am, Tuesday, 30'th Jun 2020
Canadian stocks have risen nearly 40% since the March 2020 lows, but 10-year Government of Canada bond yields remain near historical lows at just 0.55%. While i
Government Bonds Still Offer Ballast
06:46am, Thursday, 18'th Jun 2020
Stock market volatility perked up in recent weeks after what had seemed like a one-way move higher. Canadian government bond yields fell back to recent historic
