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