Market Outlook: Bank of Canada could hold rates through 2026
Christine Tan explains how resilient growth and higher oil prices could shape the Bank of Canada’s interest-rate decisions.
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Market Outlook: U.S. retail sales hold steady as hiring slows
U.S. consumers remain resilient, but weaker hiring and easing inflation could shift the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.
Market Outlook: Strong bank earnings boost financial stocks higher
Strong financial earnings are supporting Wall Street sentiment, but rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions remain key risks.
Market Outlook: U.S. large caps offer stronger earnings visibility
Jeanne Sun discusses U.S. large caps, bond duration, gold and cybersecurity as investors position portfolios for the second half of 2026.
Market Outlook: Canadian home price forecast rises as demand strengthens
Canadian housing activity is gaining momentum as buyers return and Toronto’s recovery supports a higher 2026 home price forecast.
Market Outlook: Soft U.S. inflation eases Fed rate hike pressure
Softer U.S. inflation reduced expectations for a July Fed rate hike, but rising oil prices could keep future increases on the table.
Market Outlook: U.S. inflation cools as further Fed rate pressure eases
The June U.S. CPI report showed easing inflation, but rising oil prices and Strait of Hormuz tensions could complicate the Fed’s rate path.
Market Outlook: AI opportunities expand across memory and power
AI opportunities are expanding beyond the Mag 7 as rising computing needs reshape technology and industrial growth.
Market Outlook: JPMorgan stands out as U.S. bank earnings begin
Grant White discusses JPMorgan, Mercado Libre and Fiserv as U.S. bank earnings begin and mega IPO speculation intensifies.
Market Outlook: Studios bet on ‘The Odyssey’ to boost ticket sales
The domestic box office has topped US$5 billion, but studios are counting on 'The Odyssey' to extend a strong summer after 'Moana' opened below expectations.
Market Outlook: Lower oil prices lift appeal of Canadian energy stocks
Lower oil prices are shifting attention back to Canadian energy stocks as pipeline proposals and strong fundamentals support the long-term investment case.
Market Outlook: Canadian banks face valuation test as energy risks persist
Energy prices, inflation and Middle East tensions remain the biggest risks for Canadian stocks, while resilient growth continues to support equities.
Market Outlook: AI optimism returns despite renewed Middle East tensions
Jim Thorne says markets are looking past Middle East tensions as investors refocus on AI, lower interest rates, Bitcoin and long-term growth.
Market Outlook: Three stocks to consider amid AI and geopolitical risks
Three stock picks to navigate AI, geopolitical tensions and tariff uncertainty, according to Shiraz Ahmed, CEO of Sartorial Wealth.
Market Outlook: Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapse rattles markets
Oil prices and the U.S. dollar climbed after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire collapsed, raising inflation concerns and shifting interest rate expectations.
Market Outlook: AI earnings face high expectations as volatility persists
AI earnings face a major test as volatility, interest rates and geopolitical risks keep investors focused on company fundamentals.