Citi Projects Gold Prices Surging to $3,000 Amid Tensions Sparked by Trump
“The gold bull market looks set to continue under Trump 2.0,” the Citi analysts said, citing risks such as slower growth and high interest rates. Gold hit successive records in the past few days as concerns about the tug of war between the US and China, as well as the possibility Trump will impose duties […]
Performance Review of Canada’s Largest ETFs in January
Each month, we check in on the performance of the largest Canadian stock, bond, and active exchange-traded funds. The Morningstar US Market Index rose 3.85% during January and is up 36.95% over the past year. The Morningstar US Core Bond Index rose 1.26% last month and is up 10.66% over the past year. In the […]
BP Strikes Oil and Gas Reserves in the Mediterranean Sea
BP hits oil & gas pay in Mediterranean Sea UK-headquartered energy giant BP has found more oil and gas in the northern Mediterranean within the Egyptian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The announcement of BP’s new oil and gas discovery in King Mariout was made by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Egypt’s Prime Minister, during a press conference on February 6, […]
Gold Reaches New All-Time High: What Lies Ahead?
Gold hit a new all-time high on Monday, Feb. 3, driven by a wave of investment towards haven assets after US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose commercial tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico added to fears of inflation that could dent economic growth. The spot price touched $2,830 an ounce Monday morning before retreating […]
Insights for ETF Investors: What We Can Learn from Successes and Failures
As R1, DeepSeek’s latest artificial intelligence model, sent shock waves through global stock markets, exchange-traded funds focused on AI stocks showed significant divergence in performance, underscoring the importance of understanding a thematic fund’s strategy. Investors may not realize going in, but funds nominally tracking the same theme can perform very differently. In this case, technological […]
Coniagas Battery Metals Expands Exploration Efforts at Graal Property in Partnership with Laurentia Exploration
Coniagas Battery Metals advances exploration at Graal Property with Laurentia Exploration Introducing Steve Darling: A Familiar Face in BC Broadcasting Steve Darling has become synonymous with news in British Columbia, thanks to his dynamic presence and decades of experience in broadcasting. For 20 years, he has shaped the news landscape in the province, primarily through […]
Stock Market Gains Indicate Stability, but Heed Fed Officials’ Insights
Stock gains signal calm, but listen to Fed officials The Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve building in Washington, DC, U.S., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images If investors were to judge the stability of the economy by looking at the stock market, its two-day winning streak might lead investors […]
Top Bond ETFs for Canadian Investors
The bond market can be difficult to navigate, with thousands of issuances across diverse categories. Exchange-traded funds can offer an inexpensive way to gain broad exposure to bonds. To help Canadian bond investors sort through it all, we’ve screened 265 Canadian ETFs across fixed-income categories for those with Gold, Silver, or Bronze Medalist Ratings (meaning […]
Keynote Discussion: Navigating Private Debt in a Competitive Landscape
Keynote Q&A: Private debt in a competitive market Headlines As rates fluctuate, private debt managers must adapt their investment strategies and risk management practices to navigate changing market conditions Despite increased competition, private debt’s ability to provide flexible solutions and focus on deep borrower relationships, and its active portfolio management, still set it apart from […]