iShares MSCI Canada ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada ETF

HEWC tracks an index of large- and mid-cap Canadian stocks, hedged against movements in the Canadian dollar for USD investors.

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF

Franklin FTSE Canada ETF

Canadian inflation rose to 4% in August. Gasoline and housing costs among the drivers.

Canadian Inflation Is Rising Again: Will The Bank Of Canada Have To Hike?

What strong jobs data may mean for the Bank of Canada. The impact of robust immigration could mean for Canada's economy in the long term.

Canada's Job Market: Still Resilient, But Showing Signs Of Cooling

Invesco CurrencyShares Canadian Dollar Trust

Will the Bank of Canada hike rates this year? What's the likelihood the Bank of Canada will achieve a soft landing?

Bank of Canada Holds Key Interest Rate Steady At 5%

Canada's economy surprisingly contracted in the second quarter with consumer spending slowing sharply and residential investment collapsing. Together with a cooling labour market, this should ease the Bank of Canada's inflation fears and lead to a no-change decision on 6 Sep. Still, the USD/CAD rally appears overdone, and we expect a correction soon.

Canadian Growth Shocker Confirms Central Bank To Pause

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This week saw a total of 17 ETF launches, a major rebound from last week when only six funds debuted and a reversal of the summer trend of fewer launches. ETF closures continued their march forward, with several completing during the week and another handful announced.

This Week in ETFs: Summer Doldrums Ending?

Headline inflation number was 0.6% month-over-month in July. Core inflation was at around 3.5% to 3.7%.

Will Higher Inflation Push The Bank Of Canada To Hike Rates Again?

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

iShares MSCI Australia ETF

iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF

First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

Franklin FTSE Australia ETF

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF

Australia and Canada are experiencing a surge in population growth, while growth rates have slowed substantially in the UK due to post-Brexit frictions. The robust population growth is allowing Australia and Canada to generate stronger jobs gains without causing a tighter labor markets and strong wage growth.

The Economics Of Immigration: The U.K. Vs. Australia And Canada

U.S. markets have outperformed Canada for a few reasons. Potential reasons for caution in the markets going forward.

Why Canadian Markets May Be Worth A Closer Look In The Second Half

Canada's TSX index has rebounded 6%, year-to-date, while its corporate earnings have contracted. As of today, the S&P/TSX Composite is expected to report a Q2 (year-over-year) earnings decline of -20.4%, compared to the estimated (year-over-year) earnings decline of -17.4% on June 30 and the estimated (year-over-year) earnings decline of -12.5% on March 31.

Canadian Equity Market: High Capital Risk Amid Falling Earnings

The Bank of Canada has been fully transparent with its monetary policy since the Covid recovery, having promptly responded to inflation accelerating by raising rates, and switching from quantitative easing to quantitative tightening starting in Q2 2022. The Canadian bond market has been signaling recessionary risks since last June, as can be observed by the deeply negative spreads and deep yield curve inversions over the last twelve months.

Canada: An Increase Too Far, Or Protecting A Low Inflation Regime?

The doubling in Canada's population over a period of 56 years is pretty modest, amounting to about 1.25% per year, compounded. Canada is currently experiencing record high levels of employment and near record low levels of unemployment.

Monthly Newsletter - June 2023

Bank of Canada announces 25 bps hike, raising the rate to 4.75% amid concerns of lagging inflation and housing market issues. Bonds and dividend-paying equities sell off in response, with a predicted 5% base rate by the end of 2023.

Bank Of Canada Strikes Again

Canada's Economy: Strong Banks, Vulnerable Consumers.

Canada's Economy: Strong Banks, Vulnerable Consumers

Although it's typical for companies to “beat” lowered earning estimates, the earnings trend is recessionary, with a second sequential quarter of negative growth in 10 of 11 sectors. The second and third quarters aren't looking better, with EPS forecasts of -10.2% and -2.9%, respectively.

Canadian Stock Buyers Paying Up For Negative Earnings

The Bank of Canada's balancing act between possibly hiking or cutting rates. Why the tough work by the Bank of Canada may lie ahead.

Bank Of Canada's Fight Against Inflation: Why The Tough Work May Lie Ahead

Are energy and financials at a crossroads? What OPEC+ cuts mean for Canadian energy players.

OPEC+ Cuts Production. Will Canada's Energy Sector Benefit?

Bank of Montreal

Bank of Nova Scotia

SVB Financial Group

Systemic risk from SVB collapse. Sold Q1 performance by Canadian banks.

Canadian Big Banks Beats And Misses

Is the Bank of Canada done rate hikes in 2023? What are the implications of Fed Chair Powell's comments on BoC rate policy?

BOC Holds Key Rate Steady But 'Is Prepared' To Raise Rates Again If Needed

The Bank of Canada kept rates unchanged at 4.5% today. While BoC acknowledged that the labour market “remains very tight”, it doesn't have the same fears as the Federal Reserve that this will keep inflation pressures elevated.

Bank Of Canada Bets On Disinflationary Path

After 425bp of interest rate hikes, the Bank of Canada signalled it would pause to digest the impact. Since its January meeting, growth has disappointed and inflation has slowed more than expected, though job creation continues at pace.

Bank Of Canada Preview: At The Top With Only Downside To Come

The case for future rate cuts by the Bank of Canada. Can inflation return to 2% by 2024?

What's Next For The Bank Of Canada As It Signals A Pause On Future Hikes

Is the Bank of Canada done hiking its policy rate? What is the bond market telling us about inflation and the economy?

Bank Of Canada Increases Rates 25 Bps, But Signals A Pause To Future Hikes

The BoC is set to raise rates one last time on Wednesday with a 25bp hike, taking the overnight rate to 4.5%. Economic activity is slowing and inflation is coming down and what is likely to be characterised as a pause for assessment is set to mark the peak for rates.

Bank of Canada Hits The Peak

The Bank of Canada hiked their policy rate to 4.25% to fight inflation. This was the seventh rate hike this year.

Bank Of Canada Hikes Rates To Fight Inflation - Loses C$522 Million In The Process

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce

Royal Bank of Canada

Canada's financial regulator raises capital buffers for big banks. Earnings hits and misses by Canada's big banks.

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