Guest post - The S&P/TSX in 2019: don't bet on it Published by Fraser Betkowski on Jan 25, 2019 January brings analyst predictions of where stock market indices will end that year. For 2019, the calls from analysts for the trajectory of the S&P/TSX, Canada’s main exchange, have mostly been positive. This comes after the index experienced a 12% drop... Read more
China offers big potential returns with even bigger risks Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jan 18, 2019 Some of China’s stock market indices showed some of the worst performance in the world over the last year. The Shanghai market fell 24 percent while the Shenzhen market plummeted 32 percent. Trade uncertainty, slowing economic growth in China and a crackdown... Read more
The BOC goes on pause for now Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jan 11, 2019 The Bank of Canada released its Monetary Policy Report this week along with an announcement that the Bank of Canada target rate would remain unchanged. But in the media release Governor Stephen Poloz insisted that rates are too low and further hikes will... Read more
The surprising plunge in the price of oil Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jan 04, 2019 The price of crude oil (WTI) plummeted from a peak in early October of more than $75, to a bottom near the end of December below $45. This rapid plunge was surprising as OPEC announced production cuts of 1.2 million barrels per day and even Alberta kicked... Read more