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Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024

Japan’s carry trades spook the markets, mixed U.S. earnings are in, Shopify surges, oil and potash remain profitable.

Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024
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Making sense of the markets this week: August 4, 2024

The U.S. Fed stands pat, big tech sags despite strength from Apple and Meta, consumer discretionary stocks wither, but...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 4, 2024

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Making sense of the markets this week: July 28, 2024

Biden’s step-aside reassures the bond market, Canadian rates drop again, Mag 7 stocks head in opposite directions, and Loblaw’s...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 28, 2024
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Using whole life insurance for tax-free income in retirement

Borrowing against a policy’s cash value can provide tax-free income. But there are still costs involved and other factors...

Using whole life insurance for tax-free income in retirement

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Making sense of the markets this week: July 21, 2024

Inflation in Canada cools, Netflix killed commercials only to bring them back, U.S. banks are cautiously profitable, and American...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 21, 2024

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Making sense of the markets this week: July 14, 2024

U.S. inflation down, consumers are buying less Pepsi, Delta suffers from increased expenses and competition, Amazon’s 30th birthday has...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 14, 2024
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Making sense of the markets this week: July 7, 2024

So far this year, we’ve seen higher stock market valuations, skyrocketing U.S. tech stocks, cheap oil and rising bitcoin...

Making sense of the markets this week: July 7, 2024
A cherry pie with one slice to demonstrate the U.S. larger piece of the GDP pie.

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Making sense of the markets this week: June 30, 2024

Inflation heats up, Canadians cut back gas and convenience spends, our economy continues to lose to the U.S., FedEx...

Making sense of the markets this week: June 30, 2024

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Making sense of the markets this week: June 23, 2024

Are lower housing prices on the way? Plus, CPI basket makeover, National Bank shareholders digest their rich meal, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: June 23, 2024

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