Five types of investment risk

An emergency isn’t something anyone wants to contemplate. But the reality is that most people encounter some sort of emergency during their lifetime, and it may be one that affects them financially. And whether a crisis is job-related, health-related or something...

Market developments Equities: Global equity market saw mixed reactions in a week marked by a 1% rise in the S&P 500. Nvidia Corp's stock faced a downturn following news of a delayed AI chip launch, highlighting the market's sensitivity to tech sector movements....

The cost of post-secondary education is on the rise. In the last decade (from 2013/14 to 2023/24), the average annual tuition fees for undergraduate degree programs in Canada rose approximately 23%, from an average of $5,767 to $7,076. It may not seem like a huge leap...

Long term yields spook markets in October Both equity and fixed income markets continued their fall in October as bond yields rose sharply, while heightened geopolitical uncertainty also weighed on market sentiment. In fixed income markets, government bond returns...

Market developments Equities: After a $2.7 trillion rally in November, spurred by speculation that the Federal Reserve might halt its hiking cycle, the S&P 500 is now trading above 4,500 and posted its third consecutive week of gains. The S&P 500, despite...

Market developments Equities: Stocks rebounded as Treasury volatility eased, with the S&P 500 crossing the crucial 4,400 technical mark and finished the week up 1.3% to a seven-week high. Tech giants, including Microsoft and Nvidia, led gains, propelling the...