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Why Canada’s housing and household debt risks remain contained

Canadian households carry notoriously high levels of debt. But when considering the income side as well, the picture reveals that risks remain contained, explains MD's Rachael Moir.

Year of the IPO: Better to catch a ride on a unicorn than to invest in one

The Year of the Unicorn: Why betting on the next great company can be risky business, and why traditional fundamentals still matter when valuing and selecting investments.

After 40 days and 40 nights, election won't shift economic tides

Canada’s federal election results brought no real surprises to markets, and our current outlook on markets remains steady.

Why it’s nearly time to reduce exposure to longer-term bonds

With no recession in sight and global growth turning around, investors should prepare for a yield curve steepening, says MD's Rachael Moir.

Why Canada could be a good hedge for investors believing a global recession looms

Canada could outperform other developed economies amid a slowing global and continue to beat economists’ expectations about domestic growth. Rachael Moir, Quantitative Investment Analyst, explains why

Announcing the members of the inaugural MD Physician Council

U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut takes us back to 1998

As most expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve reversed its rate hike path and cuts its target rate by 0.25%. Patrick Ercolano, Assistant Vice President, discusses the change in direction and what it mean

Why I am not turning bearish on the U.S. dollar and the euro

In a race to the bottom for both interest rates and currencies, U.S. President Donald Trump and the European Union are nominating personalities openly supporting easy monetary policy to join the Fed a

Concerns about slowing U.S., Canada economy are valid but overdone

Fears of a recession are widespread. But Rachael Moir, Quantitative Investment Analyst, explains why we think growth expectations, and therefore the U.S. 10-year yield, will rebound over the second ha

The truth about robo-advisors

The robots are coming—and it could be a very good thing for your finances.

Introducing the MD Physician Council

The MD Physician Council will be made up of a diverse group of family physicians, specialists and other key influencers at different stages of their careers, representing all regions of the country.