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    US Market Remains Robust

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were little changed on the week amid easing fears of a near-term US recession but renewed jitters that the Fed US Federal Reserve will need to tighten more than expected. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note rose to 2.83% from 2.65% a week ago,…

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    Robust Week For Equities

    Special Note: Please call Glen at 604.992.6638 or Mike at 604.317.3405 to review portfolio changes. At the close of business last Friday, global equities were higher on the week while the yield on the US 10-year Treasury note fell from last week’s 2.75% reading. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil…

  3. Our Recommendation: Stay the Course

    Markets Continue to Rebound

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities rose this past week as markets anticipated that slowing economic growth and rising recession risks will keep central banks from significantly tightening monetary policy much beyond year-end. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note declined another 15 basis points to 2.75% this past week. The…

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    Global Central Banks Hike Rates

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities eased on the week amid fears the US Federal Reserve could raise rates as much as a full percentage point at its upcoming rate-setting meeting. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note declined to 2.91% from 3.09% a week ago as the yield curve flattened…

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    Growth Takes Charge Again

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were modestly higher on the week amid conflicting recession signals. While global growth appears to be slowing, labour markets, particularly in the United States, remain solid. The yield on the US 10-year note dipped as low as 2.75% on Wednesday before rising to nearly 3.09% on…

  6. 3rd Quarter: Looking Robust

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities fell further on the week—an occurrence that marked the worst first half of a year for global equities since 1970. As equities extended their slide, US Treasuries rallied, sending the yield on the 10-year note to 2.87% from 3.09% a week ago. The price of a…

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    Interest Rates Begin to Ease

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities were sharply higher on the week as investors shifted their focus from inflation to the risk of recession. Softer global economic data and a decline in commodity prices have caused the market to trim central bank rate-hike expectations. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note…

  8. Central Banks Increasing Interest Rates

    At the close of business last Friday, global equities declined on the week, with a sharp uptick in volatility. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note increased to 3.26% from 3.15% as investors assessed the central banks’ increased hawkishness. The price of a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude oil declined to $110.27 from…

  9. Inflation persists

    Inflation Is Proving Consistent

    At the close of business last Friday,  global equities were sharply lower on the week. Market confidence was undermined by inflationary pressures and the expectation of central bank tightening to combat it. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note continued to rise, reaching 3.15% from 2.95% a week ago while the price of a…

  10. ANNOUNCEMENT: Dream Harbour is Growing

    Introducing Nels Nelsen “This harbour is my new home,” is just a six-word preview of the many nice things Nels Nelsen had to say about joining our team here at Dream Harbour last month. We couldn’t be more pleased about how well he’s already fitting into our family.   In fact, Nels’ beloved dad, Derek…

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    Strong Week For Global Equities

    At the close of business last Friday, a solid week of gains in global equity markets snapped a seven-week losing streak as investors anticipate that the US Federal Reserve will not need to tighten as aggressively as feared to bring inflation down. The yield on the benchmark US 10-year note declined to 2.74% from 2.81%…

  12. Canadian Equities Looking Attractive

    At the close of business last Friday, US equities declined for the week as inflationary concerns and margin weakness hit retailers. European equities also retreated, while Canadian and Asian equities advanced. The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note settled at 2.81% after breaching 3% earlier in the week. The price of a barrel of…

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