Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024
Falling U.S. inflation leads to rate cut certainty, Walmart’s strong quarter, Barrick beats Franco-Nevada for the gold metal, and...
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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.
Why did the stock markets fall?
Financial markets around the world stabilize after Monday’s fall. Here’s what to know about how we got here.
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...
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Canada’s economy grew 0.2% in May, stronger than expected
Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew slightly, but likely not enough to deter a rate cut in September, experts...
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...
Markets bet on second Bank of Canada interest rate cut
Economists and market analysts expect the central bank to cut its benchmark rate this week following a drop in...
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...
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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...