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Weekly Update for the week ending April 3, 2026

Relief Rally on the Horizon?
Exploring the sectors likely to gain – or stumble – if tensions ease.

Markets on both sides of the 49th parallel have been rattled by escalating Middle East tensions. With a potential ceasefire on the horizon, investors are watching closely to see which sectors could gain – or stumble – if hostilities ease.

Weekly Update for the week ending December 1, 2023

Items that may only interest or educate me ….

Canadian Economic news, US Economic news, Cyber weekend, Passing of an investing giant, ChatGPT turns 1….

Well, that was quite the November to remember, wasn’t it? It has only been a day but the investor optimism that propelled the markets higher in November seems to have carried over to December as the S&P 500 had its best day of the year to keep the November rally rolling into December. This optimism largely stems from analysts’ belief that the central banks are finished raising rates. Talk has turned from when will the banks stop raising rates to when will they start lowering rates.

Hopefully investor confidence will provide a strong tailwind leading into the annual Santa Claus rally. The rally typically lasts from mid December to early January. During this period, the markets have performed well 75% of the time. Let us hope Santa Claus arrives early and stays late. 😊