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This Investment Specialist Made the Leap From Finance to Farming Jul 28th
Many entrepreneurs will tell you that what they’re doing now is not what they initially set out to do. Making major professional changes—even mid- to late-career—can often lead to more fulfilling and successful outcomes. That’s what our series The Pivot is all about. Each month, we speak to .... More »
Podcast 25: Dr. Steve Wendel on Investor Success Jul 9th
The latest episode of the Canadian Couch Potato podcast features an interview with Dr. Stephen Wendel, Head of Behavioural Science at Morningstar. Wendel heads up a research initiative called the Investor Success Project, which focuses on the human factors that dominate personal finance. So much dis.... More »
White House says next G7 to be held at Trump golf resort in Miami - CBC.ca + MORE Oct 17th
White House says next G7 to be held at Trump golf resort in Miami CBC.caBurnett knocks Mulvaney's statement: 'The tape speaks for itself' CNNWhite House says next G7 summit to be held at Trump's golf resort in Florida The Globe and MailTrump takes another serving at .... More »
Cracking the case of the global black pepper shortage — should you stock up on the spice? Jun 29th
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At the open: TSX rises, helped by jump in shares of Aecon Group + MORE Oct 26th
Dow, S&P higher as earnings gather pace
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Aramco IPO reshaping Saudi Arabia’s OPEC policy
– theglobeandmail.com
Saudi Arabia considered pulling out of OPEC last year if deal was not reached, driven by desire to drive up oil prices to maximize valuation of Aramco ahead of listing
Toronto and Vancouver among global cities at greatest risk of housing bubble: UBS
– canadianbusiness.com
ZURICH _ Toronto has topped the list of major global cities most at risk of a housing bubble with Vancouver ranking fourth, according to a new report by UBS Group AB.
It’s the first time Toronto has cracked the annual rankings compiled for the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index, where other top five “bubble risk” cities include Stockholm, Munich and Sydney.
The Swiss-based global financial services company says the bubble risk in all of these cities has increased significantly over the last five years where house prices have climbed by almost 50 per cent on average since 2011.
In Toronto, Munich and Sydney prices rose more than 10 per cent in the last year alone where the fear of missing out on further appreciation predominates among home buyers.
In Canada a large part of the negative impact of higher purchase prices on affordability was cushioned by low mortgage rates.
While Toronto and Vancouver’s house prices have moved in rough lockstep where the depreciation of the Canadian dollar effectively buffered them against economic headwinds, UBS says a strengthening loonie and further interest rate hikes would “end the party” for Toronto…
It’s the first time Toronto has cracked the annual rankings compiled for the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index, where other top five “bubble risk” cities include Stockholm, Munich and Sydney.
The Swiss-based global financial services company says the bubble risk in all of these cities has increased significantly over the last five years where house prices have climbed by almost 50 per cent on average since 2011.
In Toronto, Munich and Sydney prices rose more than 10 per cent in the last year alone where the fear of missing out on further appreciation predominates among home buyers.
In Canada a large part of the negative impact of higher purchase prices on affordability was cushioned by low mortgage rates.
While Toronto and Vancouver’s house prices have moved in rough lockstep where the depreciation of the Canadian dollar effectively buffered them against economic headwinds, UBS says a strengthening loonie and further interest rate hikes would “end the party” for Toronto…
The cost of variable-rate mortgages and lines of credit linked to the big bank prime rates have already gone up, but experts say the move by the Bank of Canada to raise interest rates may also affect your investment portfolio.
Stelco eyes return to auto market, even as downturn begins
– theglobeandmail.com
Reforged company’s recovery plan outlined in IPO prospectus includes return to sector, long an attractive draw for steelmakers
