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S&P 500 Soars to Record Levels…But Will It Last? It’s been a rough year for the S&P 500. First the index tanked in early January after economic data suggested the U.S. economy wasn’t as strong as previously thought and over fears of a global recession. After rebounding, the S&P 500 spiraled again in late June […]

Oil prices may have mounted a strong comeback after hitting a 10-plus-year low under $30 per barrel in February, but the recovery looks like it’s in jeopardy as demand falls on weak economic data, drillers ramp up activity, and outages in key oil-producing areas wind down. This has many calling for crude prices to fall […]

Gold and silver prices have been surging significantly higher as investors seek safe-haven investments to guard against further monetary easing by global central banks following the Brexit vote. With political and economic concerns firmly entrenched, precious metals like gold and silver continue to represent excellent long-term investing options for investors looking to diversify their portfolio. […]

On June 23, the United Kingdom voted in favour of leaving the European Union with the “exit” campaign capturing 51.9% of the vote. Referred to simply as the Brexit, the effects of the historic referendum were felt around the world—and presented investors with a unique short-term opportunity. The Brexit vote has also opened the window […]

The Canadian dollar has been under pressure against the U.S. dollar on growing concerns about the impact low oil prices and an oil glut will have on the broader economy. There are also mounting concerns about the broader Canadian economy stalling while the U.S. economy continues to show signs of sustainable growth. Loonie Feels Pressure […]

After two years of declines, crude oil prices have been on the rebound, up around 30% since mid-February to around $50 per barrel. While the bulls are predicting oil prices will trend higher over the coming months, weak economic data and a world flooded with unwanted oil will put serious pressure on oil prices—and could […]

The stock market may have staged a remarkable turnaround and be trading near record levels, but the bears know that the underlying fundamentals are very weak. While there is no single indicator that proves a bear market is on the way, there is a raft of data that, taken together, suggests we are already in […]

The prices of the most followed commodities (mining and energy) are bullish. Silver and gold prices have been strong since the beginning of 2016, while oil prices have been on an upward trend since the middle of February. Investing in commodities is about speculating on the future. As a result, commodity investors are focused on […]

In January, fears of a global recession and weak oil and gas prices pushed the Canadian dollar down to US$0.68, its lowest level in 16 years. The Canadian dollar has rebounded and is currently trading near US$0.77. While some investors think the tides have turned for the Canadian dollar, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cut […]

After almost 10 years of artificially low interest rates, the Federal Reserve raised its key lending rate back in December amidst signs of a strengthening U.S. economy. That action was a little premature. Since then the stock market has plummeted and rallied and it remains volatile. And a raft of weak economic indicators suggests the […]