This year, commodity prices, economic growth and the Canadian dollar have gone south while housing prices have continued to rise, pulling the Bank of Canada in opposite policy directions, says Canadian Business.
The Canadian economy contracted in Q1 2015. But investors shouldn't fear a prolonged reccession, if one occurs.
An expert explains why Canadian investors are especially sensitive to the global nature of financial markets.
Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index has rebounded by 9.5% since March lows were recorded. But, they pulled back in early July.
Bank regulators are getting worried about the risks involved in lending to U.S. shale drillers.
Oil prices jumped yesterday, following a power outage that closed the UK's largest oil field.
If the energy sector rebounds in 2015, dividend-paying stocks may perform better than in 2014.
Our economy and dollar will likely remain weak for at least the next quarter.
Pershing Gold's common stock has started trading, effective today, on the NASDAQ Global Market.
Currency, more than commodities, may ultimately determine if the Canadian economy gets its groove back, according to a Russell Investments study.