Tag: Canadian economy
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Canadian Boycott of U.S. Products Is Mostly Symbolic
in OpinionA Canadian boycott of U.S. products may feel patriotic, but Canada needs trade diversification instead. Discover what would really make us stronger.
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Trump’s Return: What It Means for Small Stocks and The Canadian Market
in Stock MarketOver the past year, the Russell 2000 (small-cap index) has outperformed the S&P 500 (large-cap index), with returns of 38.46% compared to 36.94%. While the difference isn’t huge, both indexes have performed exceptionally well. Trump made a lot of promises during his election campaign. He promised: Lower taxes, tariff, deregulation, and low interest rates. How…
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Interest rates: Variable rate or fix rate?
in Real EstateSeveral years ago, I bought a condo. Interest rates were at record lows. The variable rate was 2.25%, and the fixed rate was 3.25%. Which one would you have chosen? The fixed rate guarantees the same rate for five years, providing peace of mind that the interest rate won’t rise above 3.25%. The variable rate,…