Persistent Lithium Supply Challenges Hinder Recovery Efforts
Stubbornly resilient lithium supply remains hurdle to recovery As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the lithium market continues to be under intense scrutiny. The dynamics of supply and demand are evolving rapidly, driven by geopolitical influences, production strategies, and changing consumer trends, particularly surrounding electric vehicles (EVs). These factors raise questions about […]
2025 Canadian Bond Forecast: Enticing Yields Ahead, Yet…
For a glimpse of the outlook for the Canadian bond market, look at how 2025 is starting. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would step down and that Parliament would be suspended until March 24, adding political uncertainty at a critical time. A shift to a more fiscally conservative government could ripple through the economy […]
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Will Bulls Take Control? Upcoming US Services PMI Impact
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Outlook: Bulls to Take Charge? US Services PMI Ahead Most Read: Bitcoin (BTC/USD) Breaks $100k: MicroStrategy Buys, Trump Effect, and Elon Musk’s X Factor Gold prices experienced significant volatility on Monday, kicking off the week with significant price swings. The metal reached a high of around 2650 during the day, dipped to […]
Performance of Canada’s Largest ETFs in 2024
Each month, we check in on the performance of the largest Canadian stock, bond, and active exchange-traded funds. The Morningstar US Market Index fell 0.30% during December and is up 35.35% over the past year. The Morningstar US Core Bond Index rose 1.08% last month and is up 10.55% over the past year. In the […]
Gold Investors Remain Optimistic for 2025 Amid Trump-Induced Volatility
Those drivers remain more or less intact going into 2025. But investors are also braced for Donald Trump’s second term and the new president’s potential impact on trade flows, inflation and the global economy. That prospect continues to spur gold buying as a way to protect wealth and hedge against potential negative shocks. Investment diversification […]
Trudeau Expected to Resign Before This Year’s Vote, Potentially Leading to Conservative Poilievre’s Election
“This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I am having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.” Keerit Jutla, CEO of the Vancouver-based Association of Mineral Exploration, said the group appreciates the government’s focus on critical minerals […]
Crunching the Numbers: Exceptional Gold and Uranium Profiles
Let’s do the Math, GREAT gold and Uranium profiles Good morning Investors! You already know that, in several contexts in recent weeks, I’ve been touching on my theme not only for markets in 2025 generally, but for the prospects of Trump 2.0 specifically: “Let’s Do the Math.” When you remove all the political bias…preconceived notions…hopeful […]
VERSES AI Announces Pricing Of Unit Offering
VERSES AI Inc. has entered into agreements with institutional and existing investors to sell 12,738,854 units for approximately CDN$20 million. Each unit comprises one Class A Subordinate Voting share priced at CDN$1.57 and one-half a share purchase warrant, exercisable at CDN$1.96 for three years. The offering is expected to close around January 9, 2024, pending […]
Biden Expands Ban on Oil and Gas Leasing in Northern Bering Sea of Alaska • Alaska Beacon
Biden extends oil and gas leasing ban in Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea • Alaska Beacon The entire Northern Bering Sea is now off-limits to oil and gas leasing, under a presidential directive announced on Monday. President Joe Biden invoked his authority under a federal law to withdraw about 44 million acres of the Northern Bering […]
Trudeau’s Resignation Adds to Growing Uncertainty…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will step down and suspend Parliament until March 24 has thrown Canadian markets into flux. The potential for an early election and a likely shift to a fiscally conservative government could reshape Canada’s economic policy and market dynamics. Investors are grappling with how this evolving political landscape may […]