Trump Tariffs Donald Trump has initiated his tariff war with Canada (and others) as promised. Is it because of all that fentanyl and illegal immigrants that Canada is flagrantly dumping... read more →
** Special to the Just Word Blog from Robin Powell, the UK based editor of The Evidence-Based Investor and consultant to investors, planners & advisors ** “It is difficult... read more →
Positive market momentum continued in the United States as large cap technology stocks dominated for another quarter. The S&P 500 has set multiple all-time highs in 2024, driven by names... read more →
A divergence in economic prosperity may be firmly unfolding between Canada and the United States. Recent statistics show that employment data in Canada is showing clear signs of weakening from... read more →
Many Canadians are aware that you can open a U.S. dollar bank account at most Canadian financial institutions. But did you know that you can also open a U.S. dollar... read more →
** Special to the Just Word Blog from Robin Powell, the editor of The Evidence-Based investor and consultant to investors, planners & advisors ** One of the most important developments... read more →
There weren’t many places to hide this summer as all major asset classes ended up down in the third quarter. Bonds took the worst hit, falling by almost 4% as... read more →
When looking to invest your savings, whether it is a little or a lot, it is important to do your homework. As far too many investors have found out the... read more →
The equity rally continued across the major regions for the second quarter of 2023 despite continued central bank tightening and building pressure on consumer and corporate financial wellbeing. Bonds were... read more →
GICs (Guaranteed Investment Certificates) seem to have become fashionable once again. The interest rate hiking cycle implemented by central banks globally over the past year and a bit have forced... read more →