A yield curve is a line that plots interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, often of the same issuer, but differing maturity dates. By connecting the different maturities we can see the shape of the yield curve. In a normal economic environment, short-term bond yields are lower than long-term bond yields. The most frequently reported yield curve compares maturities across US Treasury debt.
Learn MoreThe Silk Road evokes romantic images of horse and camel caravans and adventurers like Marco Polo or Giovanni da Pian del Carpini crossing along ancient trade routes that connected Asia, Europe and Africa. Inspired from this past, China is pioneering what President Xi Jinping has called a “project of the century”, a modern day adaptation of the ancient Silk Road. In this publication, we describe this initiative, discuss the reasons behind it and concerns it is facing.
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“By themselves, the tariffs on imported steel and aluminum should not have a big impact on the economy. The bigger fear is that we’ll see a wider trade war develop, higher input costs, retaliatory tariffs against U.S. exports, and increased uncertainty for global investment.” – Michael Gibbs, Managing Director, Equity Portfolio & Technical Strategy
Learn MoreThe first quarter of 2018 was a departure from the prior four quarters. From peak to trough, the S&P 500 and S&P/TSX swung ~10% over a matter of weeks. Compared to 2017, the first quarter reintroduced market volatility. There were 22 times during the quarter that the S&P 500 index closed up or down by greater than 1%; for all of 2017, that happened only eight times!
Learn MoreWith the support of investment dealer Raymond James as the title sponsor, the Father’s Day Walk Run is celebrating its 20th anniversary raising funds and awareness for individuals and families living with prostate cancer in British Columbia.
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