Author Archives: Danielle Park

The trouble with central bank rate cuts

On September 18, the US Fed cut its overnight target rate by 50 basis points (bps), and risk markets went wild. Stock and corporate debt prices have risen to more all-time highs, and real estate bulls rejoice that lower interest … Continue reading

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About That: should baby boomers get more government money?

Aged populations are ballooning government deficits in most countries. The Bloc Québécois has threatened to force a snap election if Canada’s federal government doesn’t increase Old Age Security payments for people between the ages of 65 and 74 by 10 … Continue reading

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Grantham: The bigger the new idea, the more the market overshoots

For those able to hear truth and facts… Today on the podcast, we’re delighted to welcome back Jeremy Grantham. Jeremy is the long-term investment strategist at his namesake firm, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., or GMO, which he cofounded … Continue reading

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