As we cross the half-way point in 2026, the Canadian economy feels a lot like Charles Dicken’s “A Tale of Two Cities.” The split in the macro-backdrop is sharper than at any point since the post‑pandemic reopening. Raw materials, energy and most USMCA compliant export...
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MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT It’s funny how certain thoughts surface as impactful headlines break into the news cycle. When the U.S. partnered with Israel to attack Iran, I was reminded of a December 1971 article published in U.S. News & World Report. It was an interview...
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Calling 2025 a “good year” for gold would be a considerable understatement. It was more a full‑blown victory parade. Up more than 60% year over year, cracking fifty all‑time new highs in the process, gold is more expensive (inflation‑adjusted) than at almost any...
Richard and Brian dive into Canadian Energy and what it means for investors today. They explore how oil, gas, and energy infrastructure are shaping market returns and in the follow-up episode, explore what’s driving sector rotation, how macroeconomic forces influence leadership shifts, and what these moves may be telling us about the market’s next phase.
In November, U.S. hyper-scalers saw their stocks sell off despite posting earnings that exceeded expectations. The downturn was largely attributed to investor unease over the massive capital outlays tied to A.I. data center expansion. Analysts are now asking the...
Step behind the headlines as Richard and Brian act like referees in the financial arena—calling offsides, issuing penalties, and keeping the game fair. With no bias toward good or bad, every discussion is grounded in the clearest signal available: the movement of money. By following where dollars actually flow, they cut through noise and opinion to deliver fact-based insights, helping listeners understand the real forces shaping investment decisions and the markets.