Yearly: 2023

Major U.S. equity indices are all in positive territory this year, and while growth stocks are leading the way, even the broader S&P 500 is up a remarkable ~15% (Figure 1).  While this appears impressive, not all

After an unexpectedly strong market performance in January, market sentiment refocused on the backdrop of tightening monetary policy and its economic implications in February.  Then in March, a crisis of confidence in the health of the US

The market rally that began last fall continued into the new year, with January’s performance being nothing short of robust (see Figure 1).  An interesting fact, the price gain in the iShares Core Canadian Universe Bond ETF

Global economic growth is facing headwinds.  The conflict in Ukraine, persistent global inflationary pressures, and rising interest rates are some of the key challenges clouding the economic outlook.  However, when you take a look at the global