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Halloween Is Scary

04 November, 2024 by Craig Basinger

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.New President in Two Weeks, or Later On21 October, 2024 by Craig Basinger Markets have moved higher over the past couple of months, with decent economic and inflation news as the tailwinds.A Challenge: Markets Up and Earnings Revisions Down15 October, 2024 by Craig BasingerOver time, equity markets go up because earnings go up, and earnings go up because the economy expands. Sure, the market moves up and down more than earnings as the market multiple (PE ratio or valuations) fluctuates given investor mindset, risk, outside factors, interest rates, etc. Foggy07 October, 2024 by Craig BasingerAnticipated volatility in September didn’t come as expected. Though markets wobbled at the beginning of the month, risk appetite and optimism came back in a hurry following the Fed jump-starting its easing cycle with a 50bp cut mid-month.Crouching Economy, Not-So-Hidden Stimulus30 September, 2024 by Derek BenedetFollowing a global market rally spurred by a recent Fed rate cut, China introduced a significant stimulus package to counter its economic slowdown.
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