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Gold futures dropped below $4,400 an ounce following hotter-than-expected August U.S. wholesale inflation. Accelerating PPI components increased market expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate…
The US dollar weakened following remarks from Treasury Secretary Bessent and a rallying Chinese yuan. WTI crude climbed over 2%, lifting inflation expectations, while surging global bond yields press…
The S&P/TSX fell as energy and materials dragged the index lower, offsetting strong Canadian GDP growth. Meanwhile, the Fed Chair's Jackson Hole speech offered no clear forward guidance amidst inflat…
Canadian pension plans saw strong Q2 2026 returns, driven by global equities, especially US tech and semis, and domestic financials. Conversely, energy and precious metals declined due to easing geop…
Gold prices are retreating as a stronger U.S. dollar and rising energy costs, driven by geopolitical tensions, diminish the metal's appeal. While traditionally a safe haven, current supply-side infla…
Gold prices retreated as rising U.S.-Iran tensions bolstered the dollar and oil prices. The resulting inflation concerns have reinforced expectations for a 'higher-for-longer' interest rate environme…