Skip to main content

Tag: bip.un

Weekly Update for the week ending July 24, 2026

Posted on by

Part 1: What Is Artificial Intelligence?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become one of the biggest investment themes of the decade. Technology companies are spending hundreds of billions of dollars building AI infrastructure, while businesses across almost every industry are looking for ways to incorporate AI into their products and services. But what exactly is artificial intelligence, and why has it become so important?

In Part 1 of The AI Revolution: Understanding the Technology Behind the Investment Boom, we explore what AI is, how it differs from human intelligence, and why today’s AI doesn’t actually think like people do. Understanding the basics is the first step toward understanding why companies are investing so heavily in this transformative technology.

Weekly Update for the week ending November 22, 2024

Posted on by

What Falling Interest Rates Mean for Your Portfolio

Last week, we explored how rising interest rates can challenge investors. This week, let us flip the script and talk about something that could actually work in your favour—falling rates. When interest rates drop, it is not just borrowers who feel the relief. If you know where to look, your stock portfolio can benefit too.

Why Do Central Banks Lower Interest Rates?
Central banks, like the Bank of Canada (BoC) or the US Federal Reserve (Fed), lower interest rates to stimulate a sluggish economy. Cheaper borrowing encourages spending and investment, helping businesses expand, creating jobs, and keeping inflation in check. Think of it as their way of giving the economy a boost when growth hits a wall.

Weekly Update for the week ending March 29, 2024

Posted on by

As we headed into March, buoyed by a strong rally, I held high expectations. Known historically as a favorable month for North American stock markets, and with a wealth of positive economic indicators on the horizon, it seemed the stage was set for significant market advancements. Analysts in both Canada and the USA were looking for data indicating robust economies, stable job markets, and decreasing inflation rates going into the month.

Indeed, the March reports did not disappoint. They painted a picture of strong economies and steady job markets across North America, alongside growing investor optimism and diminishing inflation. These developments have heightened investors’ expectations for interest rate cuts by the central banks of Canada and the US come June. Furthermore, with April historically being a strong month for the markets (though it is important to remember that past performance does not guarantee future results), the stage seems perfectly set for a bullish April.

Let us hope the bulls take the lead and run with it. 😊