Investors will have to hold far more diverse portfolios to deliver similar returns to their long-term averages Author of the article: Financial Times Adrienne Klasa Published Jan 16, 2023 • 4 minute read Join the conversation A trader works as a screen displays the trading information for BlackRock Inc. on the floor of the New… Continue reading Battered 60/40 portfolios face another challenging year
Peter Hall: This is how Canada can fix chronic labour shortages
The list of solutions is surprisingly long Canada’s unemployment rate is at a half-century low, while labour force participation is at a record high. Photo by Winnipeg Sun “Tight” is an inadequate adjective for today’s labour market. Canada’s current paucity of spare labour — at all skill levels — is one of the top complaints… Continue reading Peter Hall: This is how Canada can fix chronic labour shortages
Kevin Carmichael: Bank of Canada needs deeper post-mortem of what went wrong on inflation
Tiff Macklem’s legacy will be defined by whether he leaves the central bank better equipped to confront future crises Published Jan 16, 2023 • Last updated 20 hours ago • 4 minute read 24 Comments Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem. Photo by Jennifer Gauthier/Reuters files Some would fire Tiff Macklem as Bank of Canada governor… Continue reading Kevin Carmichael: Bank of Canada needs deeper post-mortem of what went wrong on inflation
It’s time for investors to change their thinking if they want to get to the finish line
Few are asking what happens if interest rates stay where they are Today’s market is dominated by investors who have only ever known quantitative easing and loose monetary policy, writes Marin Pelletier. Photo by Getty Images The market action over the past few months has really got me thinking about a Zen story I recently… Continue reading It’s time for investors to change their thinking if they want to get to the finish line
Stocks, large purchases a no-go as Canadians get more pessimistic about finances: poll
More felt their financial position deteriorated amid another interest rate hike and holiday bills A pedestrian walks past festive lighting in Toronto, in December. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post Household sentiment soured in December, as holiday bills piled up and the Bank of Canada raised interest rates for the seventh time in 2022, according… Continue reading Stocks, large purchases a no-go as Canadians get more pessimistic about finances: poll
Two things to watch ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next rate decision
Readings on inflation and inflation expectations ‘could make the decision a closer call’ Economists expect food inflation to ease in 2023. Photo by James Park/Postmedia Two important readings come out early this week ahead of the Bank of Canada‘s interest rate decision on Jan. 25. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your… Continue reading Two things to watch ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next rate decision
Questions to ask yourself when allocating money to debt repayments, savings and investments
As interest rates go up, it’s time to reassess how much debt your household can carry With interest rates rising, it’s a good time to renew interest in how you allocate capital between debt repayments, savings and investments. Photo by Getty Images Have you made up your 2023 intentions? If not, one of the key… Continue reading Questions to ask yourself when allocating money to debt repayments, savings and investments
4 strategies to beat Blue Monday, and get your finances back to black
Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance Take account of your accounts The three key factors you need to look at when examining your debt are… Continue reading 4 strategies to beat Blue Monday, and get your finances back to black
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