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Key Economic Data Reports

When I initially began reporting on Canadian and US economic news, I found myself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of inflation-related data. To streamline my coverage, I made the strategic decision to concentrate solely on the key indicators scrutinized by the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

The week ending October 14, 2022

Items that may only interest me …. For some analysts, semiconductor (chips) manufacturers are considered a proxy for economic growth. That is not good news as lately chipmakers have issued ominous warnings about the economy. Last week, AMD and Samsung both revealed that demand for their chips has plunged — a bad omen for the entire […]

The week ending October 7, 2022

Fractional shares…. With the start of a new quarter, comes an update of all three Portfolios as of September 30. Check out the latest holdings and gains for Portfolio 1, Portfolio 2, and Portfolio 3. After a terrible third quarter, investor sentiment is definitely bearish. However, with very low expectations its possible the fourth quarter […]