The fourth quarter started well for investors, with Canadian and U.S. stocks up over 10% in the first two months and bond prices rebounding, but the rally faded in December and the year ended disappointingly. COVID-19 and market developments Despite a few good trading days, Canadian, U.S. and global equities dipped through December, dashing hopes […]
https://youtu.be/8TADLzYoeE8 Often, it’s wise to trust our emotions, but something strange happens when it comes to investing and making a claim. When markets soar, our emotions try to sway us to buy high, and when markets fall, our emotional response is to want to sell—the opposite of the “buy low, sell high” investment ideal. The […]
Investors had a lot to feel optimistic about in November as equity markets rallied again, inflation continued cooling and the Fed signaled rate increases might be slower and smaller as we head into 2023. Market developments U.S., Canadian and global equities carried their promising momentum from October into November, posting back-to-back monthly gains with the […]
October was a better month for investors as equity markets rallied defiantly despite ongoing news headlines about rate hikes, inflation and mixed earnings from major U.S. tech and banking companies. Market developments U.S., Canadian and global equities bounced back from a disappointing Q3, rising through the month before dipping on the final day as investors […]
The Bank of Canada and US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates this year. Many hoped that this aggressive move would cool inflation. However, this did not prove to be the case. So why haven’t higher rates done enough to fight inflation, and what’s expected in the months to come? The Results of Aggressive Interest Rate […]
When markets are volatile, it’s natural to be worried about the impact on your portfolio. When you’re worried, you want to take action. However, it’s important to recognize that sometimes the best course of action may be to do nothing. If you have a sound investment plan, you already may be in the best possible […]
Currency exchange rates joined the ongoing themes of inflation, central bank policy and oil prices preoccupying investors during September. Here’s a summary of the events that steered the markets. COVID-19 and market developments It was another tough month for equities after the Fed reiterated it would continue on its monetary tightening path for as long […]
The U.S. housing market was the epicenter of the 2008/09 financial crisis that had global ramifications. Toxic assets, built with derivatives and based upon questionable mortgages, made their way into many investment portfolios around the world. Not surprisingly, when that house of cards eventually folded, this sector of the U.S. economy was hit very hard. […]
Markets rallied in July, contrary to most investors’ expectations Markets have been volatile and recently bottomed amid bearish sentiments. The S&P 500 Index fell to 3667 on June 16th and subsequently rallied back to 4130 at the end of July. So, what happened between June 16th and July 31st to drive such a significant shift? […]
In case you missed our Wealth Matters webcast on July 12th, we are providing some key highlights on what forces are driving the market’s behavior, how we are responding to this in our Assante Private Portfolios and best practices in the current market atmosphere. This session was presented by Stephen Lingard, Senior Portfolio Manager and […]
