The TSX Venture is in free fall as investors move to cash, and the coronavirus spreads. The risk trade is off until a massive new stimulus bill passes or the coronavirus appears to be contained. Even a new stimulus package may not have the desired effect. Not to bet against the Fed or any central […]
Lords of Finance by Liaquat Ahamed won a Pulitzer Prize for its detailed and entertaining breakdown of the lead up to the Great Depression, and its aftershocks. The book focuses on the decision making from four critical central banks (England, France, the United States, and Germany) and how the men leading these financial institutions were […]
The world’s most famous precious metal rallied to a 7-year high last week – touching as high as $1,649 per ounce on Friday. At the same time, the US Dollar Index is trading near a 17-year high. Simultaneous strength of the US dollar and gold is a modern day monetary phenomenon. US Dollar Index Soars […]
The United States, currently enjoying its longest bull market in history, is decoupling from the rest of the world. From its currency to its stock market, the US is on demand. Despite somewhat underwhelming US growth in 2019 (2.1% GDP), investors continue to bid up America’s leading companies, the likes of which include Amazon, Google, […]
Tensions in the Middle East are running high again. Despite a labour market at full employment, the US ran a deficit in 2019 that topped $1 trillion for the first time since 2012. Interest rates across much of the world remain near historic lows. The Fed has increased its balance sheet by roughly $400 billion […]