Daily Archives: July 18, 2019

Transport weakness confirms cyclical downturn underway

As I pointed out in Transports leading the stock market and economy lower, the Dow Transport Stock Index has not confirmed strength in the broad market indices since December 24th. In fact, the transportation index is at the same level … Continue reading

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Canadian government bonds rising as growth stalls

The government bonds in our portfolios have appreciated for many months now as economic data disappoints and central bank rate cuts come to fruition once more. Although the Bank of Canada (BOC) is presently on hold, rate cuts by the … Continue reading

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The race for environmentally friendly air travel

As ticket prices have plunged, air travel globally has increased by an amazing 50% in the past six years and become a major source of pollution and harmful emissions.  If airlines and passengers were required to pay for their environmental … Continue reading

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