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Outlook weakening under equity market optimsim

January US Empire Manufacturing reading this morning was -43.7, much worse than the -5 estimated and much weaker than during the 2008 financial crisis/great recession. January Empire Manufacturing Index plunged to -43.7 vs. -5 est. & -14.5 prior; interestingly, index … Continue reading

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Rate cuts come as demand-driven economy slows

The Bank of Canada’s (BOC’s) Business Outlook Survey for the fourth quarter of 2023 found that 40% of Canadian companies were experiencing a slowdown in sales. Indicators of future sales – including order books, advance bookings, and sales inquiries – … Continue reading

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Danielle’s Biweekly Market Update

Danielle was a guest with Jim Goddard on Talk Digital Network, talking about recent developments in the world economy and markets. You can listen to an audio clip of the segment here. Further to the discussion of retail investors getting … Continue reading

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