Canada’s Energy Handcuffs: A Crisis of Our Own Making
There’s an old saying about not biting the hand that feeds you. Yet, in the latest chapter of…
Navigating Volatility: The Case for Tactical Alpha
In today's volatile markets, alternative investments are key for diversification, resilience, and returns, but they demand expertise to navigate. Ash Lawrence, Head of AGF Capital Partners and Scott Radke, CEO and Co-CIO of New Holland Capital discuss...
Canada's "Twisted Sister" Moment: "We're not gonna take it!" (TD Economics)
by Beata Caranci, SVP & Chief Economist, & James Orlando, CFA, Director & Senior Economist, TD Economics What's…
DB's George Saravelos: Markets “severely underpriced” the risk of renewed trade war
In a stunning escalation of trade tensions, the Trump administration has announced sweeping tariffs covering 44% of total…
Trump’s Tariff Shockwave: Derek Holt Breaks Down the Impact
Derek Holt’s Saturday Night Tariff Thrashing delivers a scathing assessment of the Trump administration’s abrupt trade war escalation.…
Magnificent 7 to the Rescue!
by Asset Allocation Committee, Confluence Investment Management The traditional role of Treasurys as a safe-haven asset has eroded.…
Natural Resources: supplying the critical commodities for global growth in 2025 and beyond
by Daniel Sullivan, Head of Global Natural Resources, Portfolio Manager, Janus Henderson In the evolving landscape of global…
Staying nimble and diversified: Capitalizing on income opportunities in 2025
by Edward D. Perks, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Income Investors While the US economy proved more resilient…
NBI CIO Office: Optimism and Challenges in Global Markets
Optimism and Challenges in Global Markets The financial landscape of 2024 offered a dynamic blend of exceptional gains,…
Howard Marks: On Bubble Watch
by Howard Marks, Vice-Chairman, Oaktree Capital Exactly 25 years ago today, I published the first memo that brought…
The Alchemists: Michael Cembalest's Roadmap for the Uncertain Economic Future
Michael Cembalest’s 49-page 2025 outlook, The Alchemists,1 reads like an economic autopsy on policy experimentation. With a flair…
Fortifying Portfolios in Uncertain Times: Lessons from Picton Mahoney
In equity and bond markets increasingly punctuated by volatility and unexpected economic events, the traditional investment framework is…
Growth is from Mars, value is from Venus
by Owen A. Lamont, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Research, Acadian Asset Management There is no such…
From Inflation to Innovation: Key Trends Shaping the U.S. Economy and Markets (JPM)
Here are highlights from the J.P. Morgan "Guide to the Markets® U.S. | 1Q 2025" which focuses on:…
Weekly ChartStorm: Reflections on 2024 in Ten Notable Charts
As the dust settles on another rollercoaster year in the markets, the time is ripe to reflect. The…