Market Insights: Market Commentary - Small Cap vs. Large Cap: Might is Right ... for now

Macroeconomic and market developments North American equity markets were positive this week, with Canada up ~1%; in the US, the S&P500 and Dow both positive by ~2%. The price of US oil was up this week, with West Texas Intermediate crude trading at...

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Market Insights: Market Commentary - Dark Clouds or Sunglasses?

Macroeconomic and market developments Quiet summer trading has set in on the various markets, commodities and currencies this week. North American equity markets were fairly flat this week, with Canada down slightly and the US markets roughly flat....

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Market Insights: Market Commentary - The Resurgence of the U.S. Consumer

Macroeconomic and market developments Equity markets were mixed this week, with Canada down slightly and the US markets up slightly. After gold’s remarkable runup in the last few months to around $2,030, this week saw the metal sell off, trading arou...

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Market Insights: Market Commentary - Can the Stock Market Predict the Next President of the United States?

Macroeconomic and market developments Equity markets were positive this week, with both Canada and the US markets in the green. The price of US oil was up this week, with US WTI trading around $41. Canadian WCS was trading around $28 on Friday, rough...

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