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Weekly Update for the week ending November 10, 2023

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Canadian Economic news, US Economic news …

It is earnings report season again, this time for the third quarter. The number of companies reporting in the three portfolios has been increasing steadily, reaching 35 this week. I admit it can cause one’s eyes to glaze over, however, these reports are crucial to understanding how the companies you own are faring.

With all the reports this past week, fortunately, there were no key economic reports in Canada or the US this past week. Otherwise, this Weekly Update would have gone on forever, writing it certainly seemed like it did. Sigh! 😊

Weekly Update for the week ending March 17, 2023

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Items that may only interest or educate me …. Breaking banks, Deposit insurance, US economic news, European interest rate hike, dividends are a good thing … The US Federal Reserve (Fed) raised interest rates at the fastest pace in years. Last week the financial system cracked with the sudden and unexpected failures of the Silicon […]

Weekly Updates for the week ending November 25, 2022

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Items that may only interest or educate me …. Increased TFSA contribution limit, probability of smaller interest rate increases in Canada and the USA, potential rail system gridlock (again) Let us start with some good news. The annual contribution limit for Canada’s tax-free savings account (TFSA) is set to rise from C$6,000 to C$6,500 for […]

The week ending September 9, 2022

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Fractional shares…. As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised the benchmark interest rate in Canada by 0.75%, bringing the Canada’s benchmark interest rate to 3.25%, a 14 year high. The new rate is now above their target range of between 2% – 3%. The BoC said they will maintain their aggressive stance and the […]