Before the Internet, recommendations for investing and managing your money were the exclusive purview of bow-tied stockbrokers, high-brow wealth managers and credentialed financial planners. The only free advice came from family members or friends who might occasionally share a hot (and potentially dubious) stock tip. Now, there are so many options — many of which…Read more
The January Effect The first inflation data of the new year is upon us this week, and as usual, investors will look to it for clues on broader price trends. However, the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) release also brings into focus what some market watchers refer to as the “January effect.” Here’s what that…Read more
Trading Places This week saw the first big trade policy announcements from the White House and drove whiplash in markets. Although most investors expected tariffs to be a policy move early in the Trump administration, the size of the tariffs announced still rattled markets. The announcement was to impose a 25% tariff on both Canada…Read more
