As expected, the Fed will hold rates near zero
As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates near zero and continues to support markets amid the ongoing recovery.
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Why are equities so expensive amid the pandemic?
Edward Golding explains why stock valuations are near all-time highs while the global economy is in recession.
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Cautious U.S. Federal Reserve holds rates near zero
Unsurprisingly, the U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates near zero and continues with quantitative easing to support markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold rates until it’s confident the economy has weathered the storm
Unsurprisingly, the U.S. Federal Reserve holds interest rates near zero and continues with quantitative easing to support markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Responsible investing considerations can create opportunities... even in the automobile industry
Responsible investing has become a focal point for many as awareness has grown on issues surrounding climate change. The rise of these considerations has created new investment opportunities.
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Staying supportive: The U.S. Federal Reserve holds on rates to kick off 2020
As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its target federal funds rate and prolonged its asset repurchasing program, to remain supportive of the economy.
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International conflict: What worsening U.S.-Iran relations means for markets and your portfolio
The recent assassination of Iran’s Qasem Soleimani has increased tensions in the Middle East. MD explores how this escalation will affect the global economy and what it means for investing.
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The U.S. Federal Reserve takes the patient approach: Leaves target rate range unchanged
The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its target rate range at 1.50 to 1.75%. It feels that the current policy will support the continued expansion of economic activity and keep inflation near its 2.0%
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U.S. Federal Reserve lowers rates again to support ongoing growth
The third consecutive rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve was made to sustain economic growth, maintain strong employment and keep inflation near the Fed’s 2.0% objective.
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The U.S. tries to tackle soaring drug prices
Whether U.S. lawmakers move to lower drug prices before or after the 2020 election, we expect uncertainty to weigh on the value of pharma stocks.
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Divided Federal Open Market Committee cuts target rate
Predictions turned out to be true when the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% and set the new target rate at 1.75% to 2.00%
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Forget trade wars, welcome to the chicken sandwich wars
Introducing its new spicy chicken sandwich, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen started a social media spat with their fiercest competitor Chick-fil-A. Feathers were ruffled but it appears everyone came out a w
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Canadian real estate: A tale of two
We look at current real estate conditions in Canada and the different ways you can add this alternative asset class to your portfolio. Beyond public Canadian real estate investments, global private co
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The role of IPOs: Why we chose not to ride with Lyft
Ride sharing company Lyft can teach us about the importance of initial public offerings (IPOs) and the challenges to assessing and investing in IPOs.
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Maximum employment and 2% inflation: The Fed holds rates steady
As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates this week and have indicated that they won’t be raising them in 2019. They site solid labour markets, slowing economic conditions and
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It's time for active management to shine
It's been a challenging decade for active managers focused on U.S. stocks. But things are changing as market volatility returns to more normal levels, giving active managers an opportunity to shine.
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U.S. Federal Reserve: More patient on future rate hikes and the economy is still booming
The Fed kept interest rates steady in this week’s announcement, stressing the word ‘patience.’ That wasn’t a surprise, the surprise was their tone regarding plans for determining future rate changes.
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Bricks, mortar and commercial real estate
While it can be daunting to invest directly in commercial real estate, a private real estate pool can give access to global properties that are neither publicly owned nor traded.
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U.S. Federal Reserve boosts rate, lowers expectations for 2019
U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) announced it was raising its Fed Fund's rate by 0.25% to 2.25% - 2.50%, making it the fourth interest rate hike of 2018. The unanimous decision was unsurprising given market
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The GM Plant Closure: Confessions of an Oshawa kid
On November 25th, GM announced the closure of its Oshawa assembly plant. Oshawa native and Portfolio Manager, Edward Golding explains why and what it means for the Oshawa community.
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