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Monetary policy magnifying economic downturn most in decades

The latest rebound in equity prices has pulled the S&P 500 and Canada’s TSX back to levels seen two years ago in June/July 2021. In the process, bullish sentiment among professional and retail participants is back to the highest readings … Continue reading

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Scarce and expensive funding brings financial sobriety

There’s a timeless adage that when money is cheap and easy, many people do dumb things with it. When money was free and easy (2010 through 2022), dumb things were all the rage. In 2021, $346 billion was handed out … Continue reading

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Fed Pivot

Helpful overview and charts from Nick in this segment. Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve just pivoted and are no longer increasing interest rates. With the Fed FOMC deciding to skip a rate hike at their June 2023 meeting. This … Continue reading

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