In his 2021 annual letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett, the “Oracle of Omaha” and then-head of Berkshire Hathaway, wrote that investors should “never bet against America.” And while he’s right—the U.S. is the world’s biggest economy—that doesn’t mean that U.S. stocks are always going to be on top. The TSX performance vs. the S&P 500 […]
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Feb
Feb
January’s inflation data delivered an unexpected signal for Canada’s economy—and it may have meaningful implications for interest rates. With Canadian inflation easing more than forecast, investors and policymakers alike are reassessing the likelihood of a potential interest-rate cut by the Bank of Canada in the months ahead. Canadian inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price […]
Despite widespread concerns that rising U.S. tariffs would slow economic growth and weigh on corporate profits, early results suggest the opposite. As trade tensions have stabilized, S&P 500 companies are reporting stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings growth—highlighting the market’s resilience even in a more protectionist global trade environment. Have U.S. Tariffs Hurt the Economy? When U.S. President […]
On January 30, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will nominate Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve chair. While the Federal Reserve is supposed to act independently from the White House, Warsh is expected to be more aligned with President Trump when it comes to interest rates. Who Is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s […]
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Jan
Canada’s economic outlook remains clouded by stubborn inflation, slowing growth, and ongoing uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy. Against this backdrop, the Bank of Canada once again chose to keep its key interest rate unchanged—a decision that carries important implications for the Canadian economy, financial markets, and active traders watching for signals on what comes next. […]
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Jan
Jan
Canadian inflation is back in focus after new data showed prices rising faster than expected to end the year. The December jump in Canada’s inflation rate has renewed questions about where interest rates are headed and how the Bank of Canada may respond in 2026. For investors, inflation trends matter—not just for household budgets, but […]
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Jan
Jan
The S&P 500 had a great 2025, advancing 17.9%, and Wall Street remains bullish on stocks in 2026, with forecasters predicting that the index will close out the year at 8,000. This would represent a 14.6% increase from current levels. Despite the enthusiasm, the U.S. economy is showing signs of weakness, exhibiting red flags to […]
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Jan
Despite a trade war with the U.S. and concerns of a recession, the Canadian economy was resilient in 2025. This helped the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), Canada’s largest stock market exchange, have a stellar year—and has investors increasingly focused on what to expect from the TSX in 2026. TSX in 2025: Exactly How Well Did […]
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Nov
After another year of strong gains, Wall Street is now turning its attention to the S&P 500 in 2026—and the early predictions are leaning bullish. With the index trading near record highs and big tech continuing to dominate headline performance, some of the largest brokerages expect that the S&P could climb even higher next year. […]
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Nov
Canada’s latest inflation reading shows a modest cooling in price growth for October, setting the stage for renewed debate about where interest rates may head next. What Is Canada’s Inflation Rate? Canada’s inflation rate cooled to 2.2% in October from 2.4% in September. On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2%, or […]
