2020 will be a year to remember…or forget! While we wind down a year like no other DBA wanted to take this opportunity to review lessons learned and ways we can to move forward. “I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who […]
As we continue to settle into self-isolation and the ongoing lockdown, governments around the world continue to react to the crisis through various measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 while also stimulating the economy. In North America, several developments occurred this week, including: US Congress approved a fourth stimulus package, valued at $484B […]
Canada and the world continue to address the COVID 19 health pandemic, while the USA has shifted its focus to a growing movement regarding race relations and the protests that have occurred because of this. With the re-opening of economies still proceeding in a generally positive manner, the markets have responded with a strong week […]
States and provinces across North America continue to loosen quarantine restrictions, and in some cases, re-open completely, albeit with social distancing recommendations still being encouraged. While there have been some issues in certain states, notably in Wisconsin where a spike occurred two weeks after re-opening, we have seen some success in managing this virus while […]
Throughout Canada and the US, states and provinces continue to scale back on the lockdown regulations, with markets generally performing well with the expectation of an economic re-opening. Additionally, several other developments, both at home and abroad, occurred, which also affected the markets. A list of these developments can be found here: Justin Trudeau announced […]
Unfortunately, economic projections from Jerome Powell, Chairman of the US Federal Reserves, on Wednesday the 13th, resulted in fairly substantial negative returns this week. Mr. Powell, discussed his view that the pandemic will have long term adverse economic effects, including his view that the markets are overvalued due to the various stimulus packages businesses have […]
As we continue to navigate uncharted territory with respect to the ongoing health crisis, market indicators like the VIX show that the level of volatility we are currently experiencing looks to persist throughout the year. As discussed in the previous market update, sent on May 1st, when the VIX index is above 20, analysts consider […]
The VIX, a market volatility measurement discussed in the market update letter sent on April 10th, showed positive signs early this week that the markets were reverting to a more normalized structure. This was due to the fact that the VIX closed lower than its predicted future value for the first time since Feb 21, […]
The world continues to react to the ongoing COVID-19 health pandemic, with new information coming out with respect to the various economic stimulus packages, as well as the various quarantine and self-isolation regulations. As the world settles down into this new normal, it appears that the markets have started to settle as well, with strong […]
Both internationally and here in Canada, government leaders have continued to react to the Coronavirus pandemic, both in terms of the actual health crisis, and also with respect to the economic impact. While these updates are designed to discuss the short and long-term economic impact of this ongoing health crisis, it is important to note […]
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