Year: 2017

September didn’t waste any time reminding investors of its reputation as the worst month for markets. Just as Hurricane Harvey petered out, Irma took aim at the Caribbean and Florida. North Korea’s largest yet nuclear test sent investors scurrying for safe havens. Most equity indices sold off and gold jumped…

This week began with Hurricane Harvey’s devastating floods in Texas rocking energy markets, and Kim Jong Un’s missile test through Japanese airspace rattling global markets in general. But a steady stream of much stronger than expected economic releases boosted optimism (especially in North America) and equities to solid gains, even…

With a fairly quiet economic calendar, markets were expected to focus on speeches from Federal Reserve Chair Yellen and European Central Bank President Draghi for clues about plans for removing monetary policy stimulus. Instead, President Trump’s remarks at an Arizona rally rattled investors by thrusting trade and the looming government…

Markets began the week on an optimistic note as prospects of war between the U.S. and North Korea appeared to recede. Stocks advanced, volatility declined, and safe havens that rallied on last week’s fears – precious metals, treasuries, yen – all settled lower. But by mid-week, all heck broke loose.…

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With second quarter earnings season winding down and little in the way of major new economic data, attention this week focused squarely on increasing tensions between North Korea and the United States. After the United Nations imposed its toughest sanctions yet against the North Korean regime, an exchange of bellicose…

On July 18, 2017, Finance Minister Bill Morneau released draft legislation and other proposals, currently put forward for consultation, outlining changes with respect to tax planning using private corporations. The purpose of the proposed legislation is to close perceived loopholes and deal with tax planning strategies that are only available…

For the first time in two years, the Canadian dollar climbed this week to above 80 cents U.S – powered by a strong economy, rising interest rates, and a weak U.S. currency. The Loonie’s strength weighed on Canadian stocks, pressing the S&P/TSX to a loss of 0.4%. South of the…

By Investors Group / November 2016 If you wish to leave your cottage to your children, plan ahead to get everyone on board and avoid misunderstandings. Discussing present and future plans for the family cottage is crucial as family members age and grown children might have varying levels of interest…

BY INVESTORS GROUP / JUNE 2017 For the last 30 years bonds have helped boost portfolios. With fixed income prices now falling, it’s time to rethink how these assets fit in a portfolio. You might remember the 80s for its funny hairstyles, tight jeans and a variety of new-wave music. What…