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Three-Peat? A Market Recap and Analysis

02 December, 2024 by Craig Basinger

Three-Peat? A Market Recap and Analysis02 December, 2024 by Craig BasingerBefore we jump into our thoughts and analysis for 2025, let’s give a big round of applause for 2024! It was a great year for markets – just about all markets, in fact. Gold Shakes Off Election25 November, 2024 by Craig BasingerGold retreated following the election as money parked in the yellow metal in case of trouble or a contested election moved back out. But that sale didn’t last long as gold is steadily recovering. In this Ethos, we share our views on gold and miners as unique diversifiers for portfolios.Bonds? We Don’t Need No Stinking Bonds!18 November, 2024 by Craig BasingerInvestors have been piling into all-equity one-ticket solutions. Performance chasing, perhaps. These vehicles are more tilted to DIY investors as this trend is less evident across the broader market flows.Four More Years11 November, 2024 by Craig BasingerOkay, everyone is churning out content and thoughts on the market implications of four more years of Trump. And the Trump trades are bouncing all over, most modelled after the 2016 term. Halloween Is Scary04 November, 2024 by Craig BasingerOctober had been going rather well… until the last day of the month. Maybe earnings from a few key market leaders spooked the market.To Hedge or Not to Hedge28 October, 2024 by Craig BasingerSummary: The USD has risen significantly lately against most currencies, including the CAD. There are many economic/yield reasons for this move, with the biggest being USD strength ahead of potential election uncertainties. Yet at 72 cents, the CAD may be getting too cheap.
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