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The stock market’s summer doldrums are over and the start of the historically best quarter of the year is upon us. Of course, the market’s wall of worry is still quite high due to issues such as the lingering U.S./China trade war, general pessimism about the global economy, political turmoil...

The first half of 2019 was terrific for financial markets regardless of whether you were a stock or bond investor. Over the second quarter global stocks rose modestly after an outstanding first quarter despite signs of slowing growth in Europe and Japan, deteriorating trade relations and the prospect of rising...

Stock markets have been on a wild ride the past six months, having gone from record highs, to being on the cusp of a bear market, to being back within striking distance of their recent peaks. This has left many investors feeling discombobulated and even fearful of what will happen...

Global economies are set to undergo a slowdown in 2019 but that does not necessarily mean further pain. Certainly, more volatility could be in store as headlines whipsaw markets so investors should be alert to signs of market stress. However, there appears to be little to indicate a continued equity...

The Canadian economy shot ahead in the second quarter after a surge in exports of energy, aircraft and pharmaceutical products. However this came with little momentum and is unlikely to be sustained over the remainder of the year. Consumer spending growth has moderated since 2017 and is not expected to...

Across the financial landscape all anyone is talking about is Trump, tantrums and tariffs. Tensions are not going to disappear, but they are going to ebb and flow. However, looking below the surface, things are a little more placid. Certainly, investors' nerves have been rattled. While there have been several...

The turbulent start for financial markets so far in 2018 has left few places to hide. Investors have had a lot thrown at them; escalating tensions over global trade, major tech sector wobbles, increasing turmoil at the White House and an onslaught of stock volatility. Certainly, the markets were overly...

The world is entering a period of synchronized economic expansion that has a long way to run, albeit with less scope for upside surprises. Markets will likely not continue to be as stable as last year, but there are a few signs of leverage building in the financial system which...

Aside from the occasional wobble, investors exercised patience and caution despite the apparent threats of military conflict and outright whimsical bluster. The global economy appears to be in much better shape than just three months ago, with clear signs of a synchronized global expansion. The financial markets were propelled higher...

After nearly a decade of flooding the world with easy money to jump-start sluggish post-recession economies, central bankers are changing their tune. Investors have ramped up expectations that tight monetary policy and stimulus are coming to an end as Canada, the U.K. and Europe will soon be following the U.S....