Derek Dedman
avril 8, 2026
Publié par Richard Coffin à avril 8, 2026
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The war in Iran dominated market sentiment in the first quarter of 2026, leading stocks to slump in most developed markets amid the uncertainty and supply chain disruptions. Canada’s moderate positive return is thanks predominantly to its energy sector, which benefitted from the conflict’s impact on oil prices. Yields inched […]
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janvier 16, 2026
Publié par Richard Coffin à janvier 16, 2026
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In spite of tariffs, international stocks (including Canada here) surged in 2025, achieving a rare victory over US stocks which themselves put up respectable performance. Bond yields have meanwhile demonstrated market jitters, rising in Canada and remaining relatively high in the US despite rate cuts. The Loonie managed to grow […]
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octobre 3, 2025
Publié par Richard Coffin à octobre 3, 2025
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Stocks in Canada, the US, and much of the developed world continued higher as the promise of AI continues to offset concerns of a tariff-related slowdown. With labour reports in the US pointing to weakness, yields have come down in anticipation of further rate cuts, with the Federal Reserve carrying […]
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juillet 18, 2025
Publié par Richard Coffin à juillet 18, 2025
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Despite the US’ imposition of tariffs, Canada and the MSCI EAFE international index managed to achieve strong market returns in the first half of 2025, with the former’s performance being thanks namely to precious metal miners who have benefited from rising prices. Bond yields rose in the second quarter following […]
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avril 4, 2025
Publié par Richard Coffin à avril 4, 2025
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Stocks in the US slumped in anticipation of “Liberation Day,” the US’ planned announcement of reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd. Canada managed to stay flat despite itself entering a trade war with the US while international markets managed to achieve positive growth. 10-year rates moved down following two rate cuts […]
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janvier 17, 2025
Publié par Richard Coffin à janvier 17, 2025
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Despite political turbulence, 2024 was a stellar year for stocks (in North America, anyway), with Canadian and US indices both reaching new all-time highs in the fourth quarter. Yields meanwhile migrated higher despite interest rates falling on the short-end of the yield curve, with the Loonie depreciating against the US […]
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octobre 4, 2024
Publié par Richard Coffin à octobre 4, 2024
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Stocks performed well in the third quarter, bringing year-to-date performance higher as the Federal Reserve finally began its rate cut campaign in September. Yields moved lower as a result, and while the Loonie remains down year-to-date, it’s recovered some of its lost ground as interest rate policies align with our […]
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mai 7, 2019
Publié par Derek Dedman à mai 7, 2019
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WDS proudly announces that Richard Coffin, the newest face at the company, has received his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. The CFA is one of the most respected professional finance designations, considered a “gold standard” in the field of investment analysis. CFA holders have thoroughly studied a spectrum of topics […]
avril 6, 2018
Publié par Derek Dedman à avril 6, 2018
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It’s been a rough start to 2018. Stocks fell in the first quarter in Canada and the U.S., while both countries’ long-term bond yields increased. The Canadian dollar took a hit, falling 2.4% as NAFTA negotiations with Mexico and the U.S. continue. Oil prices saw strong appreciation. Gold ended the […]
février 26, 2018
Publié par Derek Dedman à février 26, 2018
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GuruFocus – How Warren Buffett Acts in a Flash Crash Just recently, we saw what is technically defined as a “correction”; the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped just over 10% between January 26th and February 8th. While it can be nerve racking to watch your stocks slump, times like these […]
janvier 25, 2018
Publié par Derek Dedman à janvier 25, 2018
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After a sub-par start, Canadian equities played quick catch-up. U.S. stocks had robust returns, though lowered substantially by the loonie’s surge. Short-term interest rates are rising, in Canada and the U.S. Oil broke out of its slump ending higher than analysts’ forecasts. Gold experienced redemption in 2017, too. Read more […]