The worst case scenario arrives Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Aug 28, 2020 Canadian banks have yet to feel the full impact of loan losses in this recession. Quarterly earnings for all Canadian banks appeared this week and showed hints of what is to come, although extreme outcomes were not reflected. Are bank earnings showing... Read more
The U.S. election will hurt the stock market Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Aug 21, 2020 The U.S. election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 looks to be a watershed event. The incumbent, Donald J. Trump, is weaker in the polls than most presidents seeking a second term. A change in government, especially if the U.S. Senate majority switches, will... Read more
Time to worry about US stocks Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Aug 14, 2020 Market valuations in the U.S. have seldom been higher, rivalled only by 1929 and the 2000 peak. These are unusual times as this combination of great market returns since April and a terrible economy has never happened before. How worried should investors... Read more
Gold price surges to record high Published by MacBeth Team on Aug 07, 2020 Gold is continuing its price surge, hitting new highs of $2,000 per ounce last week. The U.S. dollar has been weak, which is one of the factors pushing gold higher and attracting more speculators to the metal. Could gold continue to hit new all-time highs?... Read more