The price of an ounce of gold has risen 28% since the beginning of the year. Normally this activity is a result of investors fleeing to safety and/or a concern about inflation. However, we are also seeing equity markets hit all-time new highs.So the question I ask is this... Is the rising price of gold a result of capital seeking a safe haven or by-product of the massive amount of new money supply?

Once again, I’m here to talk about the remarkable gains we’ve seen in the equity markets. The S&P 500 hit an all-time high today, and the NASDAQ is still firing upwards like a SpaceX rocket.In short, I simply do not believe that thesevaluations are sustainable.Here’s why.

All-time high equity markets paired with terrible economic data. If you're looking to dip your feet in the market, we don't think now is the right time.

Gold has reached a 4000-year high and over $1900 USD and almost touching $2000. Should you buy in? What should you buy?

A historic announcement that will shape Canadian economic policy for years to come. The saying "Government is in debt" is nothing new but this is bad. Here is why:

A domino effect on global supply chain will take place if COVID cases keep going up in certain parts of the world. Here's what it may look like:

As of late March, the DBRS gave Canada a AAA rating but as of June 24, Fitch has downgraded Government of Canada to AA+. We're keeping a close eye on other credit rating agencies as these results come out.

Analysts projected another 500,000 job loses in the month of May. So why did Canada's employment numbers increase by 290,000 instead? Here's the answer... (hint: #CEWS)

Throughout this crisis, our team has been closely monitoring the liquidity positions of Canada's bank and credit unions. In this episode, Andrew Johns details the incredible change we've seen on the balance sheets of Canada's largest banks, and how we feel this will affect money market rates.

Like many others, we've been keeping a close eye on the affects of COVID-19 on global markets. This week, we tallied up big names that have filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. or creditor protection in Canada in the last 3 months. While COVID-19 economic response plans take shape in many parts of the world, and as we enter the process of a slow re-opening of the economy, the uncertainty still remains.

If you're not up-to-date with the scope or details of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, we've broken down the aspects of the plan that are most relevant to Canadian businesses and self-employed individuals.