A lot has changed…
Technology has made the world smaller. Things move fast and things change even faster. The news, views, and concerns of the world make it to our screens in the matter of seconds. When it comes to wealth management and investing, it can be hard to keep perspective.
February 24, 2022
Published by Richard Coffin at February 24, 2022
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After weeks of warnings from the US about Russia’s intentions to invade Ukraine, it appears America’s fear has become reality. Having already declared the independence of separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine, a move largely condemned by the global community, shelling has now been reported in Kyiv and locations throughout the […]
January 11, 2022
Published by Richard Coffin at January 11, 2022
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North American stocks were red-hot in 2021 thanks to a speedy vaccine rollout, stimulus, and high discretionary income, but yields have risen on expectations of rate hikes in 2022. The energy sector led the charge thanks to rising oil prices, although in Canada the performance did not translate into a […]
October 4, 2021
Published by Richard Coffin at October 4, 2021
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Markets in North America maintained their outsized return despite the quarter largely seeing its upwards progress erased by concerns around the downfall of Chinese behemoth Evergrande (see blog post here) and rising rates, although yields were only up marginally for the quarter. Elsewhere returns remained muted. The loonie strengthened on […]
September 27, 2021
Published by Richard Coffin at September 27, 2021
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If you’ve been tuning into any financial news outlets lately, chances are you’ve been hearing the name “Evergrande” floating around as the reason for last week’s market volatility, with many comparing the company’s imminent collapse to that of Lehman Brothers, the American financial institution who’s bankruptcy kicked off the 2008 […]
July 23, 2021
Published by Richard Coffin at July 23, 2021
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With COVID-19 waning, markets are shooting for new heights. While the US and international markets fared well, Canada actually outpaced its neighbour to the South thanks in part to a stark recovery in oil prices. The strong performance has allowed the Loonie to appreciate to levels not seen since 2015. […]
April 15, 2021
Published by Richard Coffin at April 15, 2021
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The lingering COVID-19 pandemic did not prevent markets from reaching new highs in the first quarter. Canada experienced the strongest run up, followed by the US and then international markets. Our Northern advantage is partly thanks to rising oil prices. Generous stimulus packages and the improving economy have some economists […]
January 25, 2021
Published by Richard Coffin at January 25, 2021
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Despite going through a pandemic and a tumultuous US election, the S&P 500 continued upwards to hit new highs while other markets (including our own) ended the year positive. Bond yields fell in Canada and the US while the loonie appreciated amid US inflation fears. Oil, while still meaningfully down […]
October 2, 2020
Published by Richard Coffin at October 2, 2020
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A resurgence of COVID-19 cases is keeping the market on its toes. Stocks remain down year-to-date in most regions, however the S&P500 hit new highs in September, demonstrating a divergence between the economy and the stock market in the States. Bond yields moved up marginally from Q2 but remain low […]