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Weekly Update for the week ending April 12, 2024

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This past week was pivotal for investors. The latest US inflation numbers, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), could swing the door open for a possible US interest rate cut in June – if it indicated that inflation was on the decline. Conversely, flat, or rising inflation rates could extinguish any hopes for a rate reduction in June.

In this week’s edition of our series for new investors, I will cover a few of the risks beginners should be aware of when they start investing. Alongside the latest US inflation report and what it meant for investors, let’s see what else happened this past week….

Weekly Update for the week ending March 8, 2024

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If you belong to a gym, you’ve likely witnessed the annual surge of enthusiastic newcomers in January, only to see their numbers dwindle by month’s end. Fueled by New Year’s resolutions, these gym newbies arrive with ambitious weight loss and fitness goals. However, many find themselves derailed by a combination of factors, including unrealistic expectations of quick results, gym intimidation, scheduling conflicts, and waning motivation.

Weekly Update for the week ending March 1, 2024

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The North American stock markets have had a good run through the first two months of 2024. March has a tough act to follow but the month has a reputation for being a strong month for the North American stock markets, with historical trends showing positive movement more often than not. But remember, past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Investor enthusiasm over all things related to artificial intelligence should continue to drive the markets higher. With fourth quarter earnings almost over, investors will now cast their eyes towards the Federal Reserve. Each bit of economic news, as well as speeches from Fed officials, will be dissected in an attempt to determine when the rates could begin to fall. I am sure there will be lots of ups and downs with each bit of news, hopefully a lot more ups than downs. So, buckle up, the rollercoaster is about to leave the platform.

Weekly Update for the week ending February 16, 2024

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The past six months have been a rollercoaster ride for investors as expectations regarding the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate policy shifted gears. Initially, investors and analysts were talking about the Fed maintaining the rate at 5.5% for a while, only to switch towards discussions of potential rate cuts early in 2024. However, recent inflation […]

Weekly Update for the week ending February 9, 2024

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This past week, with a lull in economic news, corporate earnings captured the spotlight – and they certainly delivered. Fueling investor optimism further were the revised US Consumer Price Index numbers for December, indicating lower inflation than initially reported. This shift has led investors to speculate about the potential for the Federal Reserve to lower […]

Weekly Update for the week ending February 2, 2024

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Another week brings us to yet another set of all-time highs for the S&P and DJIA! Despite a mid-week dip caused by the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep US interest rates steady, and caution it was unlikely the rate would go down in March, these indexes rebounded to set new records. The Nasdaq followed suit, closing the week at its highest point in two years. Unfortunately, the TSX didn’t share in the fortune, closing the week on a less positive note. ☹