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U.S. dollar bill on a toilet paper roll to symbolize the effects of inflation

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Making sense of the markets this week: July 2, 2023

What’s up with inflation? Playing defence after the Russian near-coup, emerging markets set to emerge, Nike earnings and more.

Making sense of the markets this week: July 2, 2023
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It’s probably time you switched banks—4 easy steps for Canadians

Many Canadians rarely, if ever, switch banks. Here’s why it might be time to re-evaluate your banking needs, and...

It’s probably time you switched banks—4 easy steps for Canadians
Two men looking at the stock market performance

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: June 25, 2023

Is it a bear trap, or a new bull market? Stocks often don’t make much from these valuations, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: June 25, 2023
An oil pump as we discuss oil barrel prices

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Making sense of the markets this week: June 18, 2023

This week, U.S. inflation cools, cruise lines and big tech stocks shine, and oil investors may be in trouble.

Making sense of the markets this week: June 18, 2023

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Are your deposits at Canadian financial institutions safe?

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank has highlighted risks in the U.S. banking system. Should Canadians with large deposits...

Are your deposits at Canadian financial institutions safe?
A Dollarama store and a Canadian mountainous landscape

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: June 11, 2023

Interest rates are up, volatility is down; the stock market isn’t a blackjack table; dollar stores are winning, Roots...

Making sense of the markets this week: June 11, 2023
Benjamin Franklin on a $100 bill, not looking impressed on our first topic: debt ceiling

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: June 4, 2023

Making sense of the markets this week: June 4, 2023
A woman repairs a ceiling, and this column talks about the U.S. debt ceiling, bank and retail earnings, optimism in investing and more.

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Making sense of the markets this week: May 28, 2023

Making sense of the markets this week: May 28, 2023

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A family shopping for groceries, amidst food inflation as well as housing.

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Making sense of the markets this week: May 21, 2023

Making sense of the markets this week: May 21, 2023

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