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What September Job Losses Signal for the Bank of Canada’s Rate Outlook
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Why Some See Relief from the Bond Selloff in Q4
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How Bond Funds Performed in Q3 2026
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4 Key Questions for Investors to Ask at the Start of Q4
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Why Canadian Stocks Face a Higher Bar in the Fourth Quarter of 2026
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Why AI Is Boosting US Interest Rates, Not Inflation
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US Inflation Is Peaking and Will Fall, BlackRock’s Rieder Says. Here’s Why
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What’s Next for US Stocks After the Fed Rate Hike
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With Inflation Elevated, US Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates
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Bank of Japan Outlook: Rate Hike Likely to Support Yen
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Bank of Japan Outlook: Rate Hike Likely to Support Yen
We see the Bank of Japan on a gradual path toward higher interest rates to defend the yen.
September US Stock Market Outlook: How to Position Your Portfolio During a Risky Stage
Excluding just seven stocks from our valuation, the remaining US market is trading at fair value.
What’s Next for Gold Prices After the Latest Rebound?
Gold bounced in late August after a steep decline in the first half of 2026.
Why Bitcoin Surged to USD 80,000, and What May Come Next
US debt worries, inflows into ETFs, and a weaker dollar have triggered bitcoin’s latest rebound.
What Europe’s Extreme Weather Means for Its Stocks and Economy
Heat, drought, and wildfires are weighing on European growth and corporate profits, threatening to extend the economic fallout well beyond the summer.
What’s Driving Canadian Bond Yields Higher?
A shifting Bank of Canada interest rate outlook and rising US Treasury yields are carrying Canadian bond yields higher.
What Is Driving the Canadian Dollar’s Rise Against the US Dollar?
After weakness during the first half of the year, analysts say the outlook for the loonie has improved.
Morningstar DBRS: Canadian Wildfires Highlight Credit Risks for Utilities
Wildfires in Canada are rapidly transitioning from an environmental concern to a strategic utility risk.
Where the Stock Market May Be Heading Next and What to Buy Now
Morningstar’s chief market strategist and economist share their outlooks for the second half of 2026.
Crypto Winter or the Big Crash? Where Bitcoin Could Go Next
After a sharp slide towards USD 60,000, investors focus on the price impact of regulation, monetary policy, and the US midterms.
Global Energy Crunch Entering a ‘More Dangerous’ Phase
A sustained oil price surge could drive inflation fears, or even spark a global recession, analysts say.
Why Are Markets Shrugging Off the Latest Jump in Oil Prices?
Investors are again in “looking through” mode, expecting the Iran-war-driven spike to be short-lived.
Q3 US Stock Market Outlook: Investors Face Balanced Risks, Selective Opportunities
What to know about positioning for the second half of 2026 in US stocks, and where we see opportunity by sector.
This US Stock Market Indicator Is at a Bigger Extreme Than During the Dot-Com Bubble
The momentum markets’ drawdown risk for US stocks.
Q3 Stock Market Outlook: What’s In and What’s Out
Morningstar Wealth strategist Dominic Pappalardo says to stick with small caps and Latin America stocks.
Can the Canadian Dollar Claw Back Losses Against the US Dollar in the Second Half of 2026?
The currency must overcome multiple headwinds on its path to recovery, analysts say.
Q2 Canadian Markets Wrap: Banks Lift Stocks, While Canadian Dollar Follows Bond Yields Lower
Energy and commodity stocks fell as oil prices dropped on the Iran peace deal.
GQG: Why We Are Still in an AI Stock Market Bubble
While bulls point to huge chip and hardware orders, GQG manager Kersmanc says that’s all part of the bubble.
What’s Next for the Canadian Stock Market?
Energy, Bank of Canada policy, and financials will be key areas to watch in the second half of 2026, analysts say.
How Much Lower Can Oil Prices Go on the Iran Peace Deal?
Oil dropped on the preliminary agreement, but analysts caution against expecting a near-term return to prewar prices.
