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Canada’s latest jobs report delivered a major upside surprise, suggesting the Canadian economy may be more resilient than many analysts expected. After several months of weak employment data and growing recession concerns, strong hiring in May has prompted economists to reassess the outlook for interest rates and the Bank of Canada’s next moves. Here’s what […]

Canada’s economy has struggled to gain momentum amid elevated interest rates, weaker business investment, and ongoing trade uncertainty. New gross domestic product (GDP) data from Statistics Canada suggests those challenges are beginning to take a measurable toll, with the country now meeting the commonly accepted definition of a technical recession. Canadian Economy Contracts for Second […]

Traditionally, many investors become more cautious heading into the summer months due to the old Wall Street saying, “sell in May and go away.” But in 2026, the stock market has continued to push higher despite inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and ongoing economic uncertainty. Strong corporate earnings and investor optimism have helped fuel gains across […]

Inflation in both Canada and the U.S. is accelerating again as rising energy prices push costs higher for consumers and businesses alike. Despite growing concerns over inflation, interest rates, and the ongoing war in Iran, investors continue to power stock markets toward record highs. Why Inflation Is Rising in Canada and the U.S. Canadian and […]

Investors have continued to pour money into North American equities despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and fears surrounding inflation and interest rates. With the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and S&P 500 both trading at record highs, strong first-quarter earnings and resilient economic data are helping fuel one of the strongest bull markets in recent years. Why […]

Canada’s interest rate outlook remains uncertain as global tensions and rising oil prices reshape inflation expectations. Following its latest announcement, the Bank of Canada opted to hold interest rates steady, but signalled that consecutive increases could be on the table if inflationary pressures persist. With the Canada CPI March 2026 data showing a recent uptick, […]

Canadian inflation is back in focus after the Canada CPI March 2026 data showed a sharper-than-expected increase, driven largely by surging energy costs. While headline inflation rose to 2.4%, underlying trends suggest external geopolitical forces—particularly the escalating war in Iran—are playing an outsized role. As gas prices spike and uncertainty lingers in global oil markets, […]

Global markets are being pulled in two directions as the Iran war intensifies, raising questions about how Iran war affects the stock market in 2026. Crude oil prices have surged back above $100.00 per barrel amid escalating geopolitical tensions, yet the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and S&P 500 continue to show surprising resilience. As investors […]

All eyes remain fixated on the war in Iran as crude oil hits multi-year highs. Despite geopolitical tensions and ongoing uncertainty, investors also need to pay attention to the S&P 500’s first-quarter earnings season, which just kicked off. Beyond the headlines, however, the real driver of near-term market direction may be corporate earnings—and whether strong […]

Surging oil prices triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East are raising serious concerns about a potential recession in Canada. As energy costs climb and economic growth slows, Canadian consumers and businesses are beginning to feel the strain, increasing the risk that the country’s already fragile economy could tip into a downturn. As we […]