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Hard year ahead for U.S. dollar: Desjardins

Already, other currencies are gaining on the greenback

By Staff |January 24, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Why this PM is overweight energy for 2018

There's more to the energy sector than oil prices

By Mark Burgess |January 23, 2018

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Which currencies are gaining on the U.S. dollar

And where the loonie fits in

By Staff |January 22, 2018

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Mutual fund sales drop in December

Assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry totalled $1.48 trillion for the month ending Dec. 31, 2017, reveals an IFIC report. AUM decreased by $6.7 billion or 0.4% compared to November 2017, “a result of declines in the markets,” says IFIC in a release. Read: MFDA to advisors: We’re watching your recommendations Net […]

By Staff |January 22, 2018

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What U.S. government shutdown means for GDP, markets

Update on Jan. 22, 2018, at 2 p.m.: A Senate agreement has reopened the U.S. federal government. The U.S. government has been shut down since midnight on Friday—and that could negatively affect growth in Q1, says TD senior economist Leslie Preston in a weekly economics report. The last 16-day shutdown lowered real GDP by 0.3 […]

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Where to watch U.S. corporates

If you’re looking for U.S. tax cuts to contribute to market outperformance, you might be disappointed, as valuations are already high. Read: U.S. tax changes and market valuations See how Trump’s tax bill has affected two big banks Still, taking a close look at how tax changes affect U.S. corporates could pay off. “Investors need […]

By Staff |January 17, 2018

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Crypto app set to launch as market for digital currencies drops

A cryptocurrency app that allows users to store, transfer and exchange five major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, will soon be available for Apple and Android. deVere Crypto, from deVere Group, will be available “in a matter of weeks,” says a company release. Nigel Green, deVere Group’s CEO, says in the release that three trends […]

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Global REITs to deliver up to 10% in 2018: report

Global REITs are priced to deliver total returns in 2018 of 8% to 10%, forecasts Timbercreek in a market outlook report. Read: Looking at real estate? Go global The firm, which uses a bottom-up fundamental analysis, says these expected returns will consist of: The report says REITs are attractive (if not cheap) versus equities since […]

By Staff |January 11, 2018

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Market Insights

Hard year ahead for U.S. dollar: Desjardins

Why this PM is overweight energy for 2018

Which currencies are gaining on the U.S. dollar

Mutual fund sales drop in December

What U.S. government shutdown means for GDP, markets

Advisors bullish on marijuana, financials, emerging markets: survey

Where to watch U.S. corporates

Crypto app set to launch as market for digital currencies drops

Get ready for more volatility

Global REITs to deliver up to 10% in 2018: report