Investors and economists alike are watching closely as the process to choose the next Federal Reserve chair unfolds, because the identity of the central bank’s leader in 2026 is expected to have major implications for financial markets, interest‑rate policy, and the broader economy. With the current Fed chair’s term ending in mid‑2026, the impending nomination…
Many individual investors fall into a common behavioural trap known as overtrading — making too many buys and sells in an attempt to chase short‑term gains or react to market noise. While active trading can feel empowering, it often leads to higher transaction costs, poor timing decisions, and worse long‑term performance compared with a more…
Long‑term U.S. Treasury yields — particularly the 30‑year bond — rose to multi‑year highs, signaling a shift in investor expectations about future interest rates, inflation, and economic growth. This move up in yields reflects changing market dynamics as traders reassess monetary policy prospects and reposition portfolios accordingly. The jump in the 30‑year yield means that…
The British Columbia government has reduced the eligibility threshold for its annual homeowner grant, marking the first time in six years that the maximum assessed value qualifying for the full grant has been lowered. This change reflects softer housing values in parts of the province and adjusts the amount of tax relief available to eligible…
As global markets began trading in 2026, gold and silver prices started the new year with notable gains, extending the momentum they carried from strong performance in late 2025. Both metals have become key focus areas for investors seeking safe‑haven exposure and diversified holdings amid ongoing global uncertainty and shifting monetary policy expectations. Gold opened…
Oil prices moved higher as traders reacted to renewed focus on global supply dynamics, particularly the potential impact of OPEC policy decisions and disruptions to Venezuelan crude exports. After a period of fluctuation, crude benchmarks such as Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) showed gains, reflecting growing market attention to supply‑side risks that could tighten…
Calgary’s housing market finished 2025 on a more balanced foot compared with recent years, with activity and prices showing signs of stabilization after a long period of adjustment. Following a stretch of cooling that began as interest rates rose and affordability tightened, the local market is no longer characterized by rapid declines or sharp downturns….
Canadians are seeing another squeeze at the grocery store as the remaining sources of relatively inexpensive beef are fading, contributing to rising meat prices nationwide. After years of inflationary pressures on food costs, the latest shifts in the beef market suggest that budget-friendly options may become even harder to find — a development that affects…
Oil markets moved higher in late-December trading as investors responded to developments in diplomatic talks aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine and broader geopolitical risks that continue to influence perceptions of global supply security. Prices rallied after a brief slide, reflecting how uncertainty about peace prospects and potential disruptions can support crude valuations even…
The financial markets in 2025 were shaped by a series of major investment themes and speculative trades that drove performance across asset classes, tested conventional assumptions, and produced some of the most significant price moves of the year. Investors were not just reacting to earnings or economic data; they were repositioning portfolios around big ideas…
Wall Street strategists are unusually united in their outlook for U.S. equities in 2026, with every major analyst surveyed projecting further gains in the stock market next year. This consensus marks a rare moment of broad optimism among sell-side forecasters — a striking shift given how often analysts have been too cautious in recent years…
A number of financial and market trends that shaped 2025 are carrying forward into 2026, influencing how investors and everyday savers are positioning themselves. While the outlook is not uniform across all asset classes, a set of consistent themes — from currency expectations to interest-rate forecasts and commodity valuations — is emerging that anyone focused…
Copper prices have surged toward record territory in late 2025, reflecting a powerful combination of global supply concerns, robust industrial demand, and broader market dynamics that have pushed the metal near its all-time peaks this year. The rally in copper — a key industrial metal used in everything from electrical infrastructure to electric vehicles and…
Silver prices have pulled back from their recent all-time peaks after an extraordinary rally in 2025, reflecting a combination of profit-taking and cooling investor enthusiasm following a sharp run higher. After surging past record levels driven by strong demand and macroeconomic drivers, the metal has eased lower, suggesting that short-term traders are locking in gains…
Analysts and investors looking ahead to 2026 believe Amazon’s stock may be positioned for significant upside, potentially rising by as much as 50% over current levels if key growth drivers play out as expected. While no forecast is certain, the bullish case centers on Amazon’s expanding cloud computing dominance, improving profitability, and accelerating e-commerce momentum,…
