Traders and investors continue to watch the conflict in the Middle East and attempt to assess what it means for markets. The war in Iran has entered a sixth day with little sign of easing, as the Islamic Republic again vowed to intensify its retaliation. Many Arab states across the Middle East, as well as Israel, have reported Iranian missile and drone attacks. Qatar has instructed residents to remain indoors due to the high-level threat, as it locks down gas exports to Europ

World shares were mostly higher today after the worst day for Nvidia’s stock since last spring dragged U.S. stocks lower. The Canadian exchanges surged ahead on higher gold prices and spectacular results from Canada’s big six banks. The TSX closed at another all-time high, in a long and ongoing series. The Venture exchange index topped its 2021 high, closing at a level not seen since March of 2013.  U.S. equities markets rallied on Wednesday as investors positioned ahead of N

According to the Chinese Lunar Calendar, the Year of the Horse begins on February 17, 2026, but this is also a “Fire” year in the 60-year Five Elements cycle. The Fire Horse energy supports bold actions, creative thinking, and entrepreneurship. It can be wild and unpredictable, bringing volatility across multiple sectors. Great for traders. World shares were generally down overnight following sharp losses led by Wall Street yesterday in a sell-off of technology-related issuer