World Markets are looking positive, and overnight, indices in Japan and South Korea hit fresh records on expectations that the U.S. and Iran will agree to extend the ceasefire in their war by 60 days. Even European markets are near or at all-time-high levels. The TSX set another all-time high on Wednesday, and the Venture exchange has not been this high in more than 13 years. Yet Canadians are facing persistent affordability concerns, as a new report from Equifax Canada says

World shares have been falling off today just as U.S. President Trump wrapped up his summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Investors continue to watch for developments from the Iran war. Trump’s visit ended on Friday after a series of meetings with Xi that touched on issues including U.S.-China trade, further economic cooperation, and differences over Taiwan. Investors are monitoring trade deal updates on areas such as American soybeans, beef, airplanes, and AI ch

The ups and downs of global markets continue as hopes for a Middle East peace deal rise and fall. Overnight, world shares retreated, and oil prices fell back as the ceasefire with Iran launched another round of missile and drone attacks. The U.S. forces replied with retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. A one-page, 14-point memorandum of understanding (MOU) is unlikely to result in a long-term peace agreement. Restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz

Global shares were mixed this week, and many world markets will be closed today for May Day. Crude oil prices remain above USD$110.00/bbl, driving inflation fears and uncertainty, as prospects for a ceasefire deal in the Iran war remain distant. The TSX composite index closed the month on a high note, aiming for the all-time high hit at the beginning of March. The Venture exchange (TSXV) continues to suffer from erratic trading with unsettled commodity prices. Statistics Cana

Since the beginning of this month, global stock markets have appeared to assume that the war is over until further notice. World shares were mixed this week as investors watched for signs of more U.S.-Iran talks, with an “in-principal agreement” hoped for to extend the ceasefire in the Iran war, which is expiring next week. Investors were closely watching while oil prices rose and dipped, as markets assessed the prospects of a ceasefire extension. There may be optimism in som

World share prices were mostly up this week, especially after the biggest relief rally in nearly a year on Wednesday, as President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing fears of a prolonged energy crisis. Any optimism that the agreement would hold up quickly fell apart after both sides accused each other of violating the truce ahead of Iran-U.S. talks in Pakistan planned for this weekend. Iran continued missile barrages aimed at Israel, the UAE, Saudi Arabia,

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

World shares were mixed after Wall Street extended losses driven by heavy selling of technology stocks. Confusion about who Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick for the next Federal Reserve (Fed) chair, really is and what he stands for continues. It has been assumed that Warsh is a sort of "inflation hawk" and will raise interest rates. Warsh believes that the U.S. is undergoing a productivity-led growth boom and that fiscal policy’s role is to spur economic activity by keepin

Markets were troubled this week, waiting for an interest rate announcement by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). A pending announcement by U.S. President Trump of his nominee to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends on May 15 was also affecting global markets. European shares opened higher after markets retreated in Asia. Some have termed the markets as in a “yo-yo phase”. The TSX opened the week at a new all-time high but was down 1.25% by the close yester

Asian markets advanced while European shares were mixed as calm was restored after a tumultuous week. Markets are experiencing renewed volatility amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly over U.S. President Donald Trump’s perceived claims on Greenland. As they reposition for the year ahead, investors are weighing uncertainty against still-solid economics and earnings fundamentals. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney went on a nine-day trip around the world touted a

The opening days of a new market year can carry a symbolic and practical significance called the “January Barometer”, which suggests that a positive start to January can lead to stronger returns for the year. Historical data show that stocks that have finished higher in January have ended the year higher about 86% of the time. It is only the first two weeks of 2026, and globally, most markets are in an uptrend, though with some volatility. There are signs of continued strengt

December trading can be quiet as markets slide towards the end of the year, and there is a lot of uncertainty right now. World shares advanced overnight after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to its highest level in 30 years and U.S. inflation cooled more than expected. The rotation out of big Tech to more reasonably priced sectors continued and will likely last well into 2026. The TSX was down slightly during the last week. Still, the commodity-heavy index remain

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