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Asia market update: CN PMI barely stays expansionary, despite persistent stimulus; CN bonds end 2024 hitting fresh record lows. General trend – China’s official factory activity growth missed expectations and barely stayed in expansionary territory. Some analysts considered the result as a symptom of insufficient stimulus measures to date from the Chinese govt. Trade risks … Read more

The inbox is full again, with many readers concerned about the looming tariff threat when Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. President on Jan. 20. But that’s not all people are concerned about. Let’s take a look. Trump’s tariffs Q – With Trump’s tariff increase policy and a weakening Canadian dollar, will it be … Read more

The year 2024 has been an event-filled one, to say the least. Despite turbulence across much of the world, equity investors have enjoyed a remarkable year. The S&P 500 Index is up about 25 per cent so far in 2024. Even the TSX is up nearly 18 per cent despite the Canadian economy having spent … Read more