'Commentary'
Weekly Commentary – Some Stability - 16/02/10
Markets have been showing some strong signs of improvement over the past week or so. Earnings continue to come in rather healthy and maybe, just maybe the financial markets are becoming desensitized to the problems in Greece.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary - 08/02/10
The TSX finally went up last week thanks to a late day rally on Friday. Debt fears in Europe continue to weigh on markets and the Monday performance trend continues. As always, upcoming economic and earnings data.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary – Tough Week - 01/02/10
Last week was a bad one but once again the monday effect is lifting markets. In this weekly commentary we take a look at the recent market weakness in context of the early recovery phase of the market.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary - 25/01/10
Tough week for the markets on the back of Obama’s comments about US bank reform and concerns over the reappointment of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Any good news on the economic side or from the earnings season, which is better than many may think, was quickly glanced over. Lots of economic data this week, especially Friday. And lots of earnings.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary - 18/01/10
Last week was a little choppy in the markets as the Q4 earnings season begins. Market breadth in Canada is also on the decline causing some concern over the near term direction of the TSX. Lots of economic and earnings data on the horizon, plus links to our past reports from last week.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary – Great Start to 2010 - 11/01/10
2010 started off very well. In this week’s commentary, we take a look at the rising gold and copper price. Also, with the U.S. dollar beginning to ease, is the rally coming to an end? As always, lots of upcoming economic releases and earnings data as the Q4 earnings season is about to start.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary – Happy New Year - 04/01/10
Happy New Year from the Crow’s Nest. Last week was not very eventful, but we take a closer look at the improving market breadth of the TSX and the move higher in energy prices. As always, there are lots of economic data coming this week and a few earnings reports.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary - 29/12/09
A quiet week in the markets as the Santa Claus rally continues to lift equities. Commodity prices are on the move and once again the U.S. dollar is weakening. Enjoy the holidays.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary – USD Strengthens - 21/12/09
In this week’s commentary we take a look at the recent strength of the U.S. dollar and equity markets. As always earnings calendars for the coming week and upcoming economic releases.
Full StoryWeekly Commentary - 14/12/09
In this week’s commentary we take a look at why equity markets did not respond positively to strengthening economic data. As well as a look at financials when U.S. banks have issued more equity to repay TARP funding from the government. As always earnings calendars for the coming week and upcoming economic releases.
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