Investments

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Market Insights

Investing during tough times for trade

If investors are concerned about Canada’s competitiveness in the face of U.S. fiscal stimulus and tax reform—as well as trade protectionism—they’re in good company. The Bank of Canada noted in its April monetary policy report that U.S. GDP growth, and weaker investment and exports are among risks to its inflation outlook. In a weekly financial […]

By Staff |May 7, 2018

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Market Insights

Does your client understand these risks?

Your client probably understands that stocks are risky; however, risk doesn’t stop there. Focusing exclusively on equity market risk while ignoring other types can have negative consequences for portfolios. “Investments that are lower in equity market risk can often have higher risk from other factors or exposures,” says a market insight report from Richardson GMP. […]

By Staff |May 7, 2018

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Economic Indicators

U.S. unemployment dips to 3.9% as 164,000 jobs added

The pace of hiring has yet to be disrupted, though qualified job applicants are harder to find

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |May 4, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Higher prices mean it’s time for ‘torquier’ oil names

A look at recent oil prices and the drivers, and how to respond

By Katie Keir |May 3, 2018

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