Recent Blog Posts

Below is a collection of recent blog posts covering topics from personal finance to latest economic and market developments.  Choose a category on the right hand side if there's a particular subject that interests you.  If there is anything you'd like us to answer (and possibly feature on our blog) submit a question on our You Ask, We Answer form found at the bottom.

31 March, 2023

Weekly Update - Markets Gain Confidence

Equity markets enjoyed a strong week as confidence swelled that turmoil in the banking sector is in the rear-view mirror. Traders have been encouraged by several consecutive days in which no new significant banking-related contagion emerged. To be sure...

28 March, 2023

Global Financial Crises? A Volatile Start to 2023

When things move as rapidly as they have done over the past month, it’s often difficult to see the forest for the trees. Whether the recent relative calm marks the end of the turmoil, or a temporary pause amid a deepening crisis, will depend on the answers...

24 March, 2023

Weekly Update - Another Up & Down Week for Markets

Equity markets continued to experience day-to-day volatility last week as traders reacted not only to the ongoing banking concerns, but also the influential U.S. central bank continuing its interest rate hikes to tamp down inflation....

17 March, 2023

Weekly Update - Bank Turmoil Prompts Down & Up Week on Markets

Both equity and bond markets experienced a volatile week as prices took turns falling and then rallying on headline news about the weakness of a handful of regional banks in the U.S. along with a Swiss bank. Poor management risk controls appear to be...

09 March, 2023

Invest Smarter with a Dollar Cost Averaging Strategy

Time in the Market is More Important than Timing the Market Investing can be an emotional process, especially if you try to time the market. The “what ifs” can be overwhelming, leading to missed opportunities in the market. A strategy that can help you...

03 March, 2023

Weekly Update - Sticky U.S. Inflation Keeping Markets in Check

Stocks were lower early in the week before recovering as inflation data suggests central banks need to keep raising rates against persistent inflation. Here is our weekly market update!...

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