Finance

Financial Forecast: October News and Trends

Financial Forecast: October News and Trends

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, Ottawa, October 21, 2024 October has been a month of heightened financial activity, with markets reacting to a complex mix of economic indicators. October has been far from spooky as the S&P 500 and the overall markets experienced a strong bullish trend. The

Iconic Victories and Economic Wins: The Financial Impact of Montreal's Grand Prix

Iconic Victories and Economic Wins: The Financial Impact of Montreal's Grand Prix

Written by Janne Duplessis, Montreal, October 16, 2024 Every June since 1978, the roar of engines and thrill of speed have drawn crowds to the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Creating interest among tourists, this event has tremendous historical value. Thousands of Formula 1 fans

The Amendments to the Investment Act of Canada - How it Affects Foreign Backing

The Amendments to the Investment Act of Canada - How it Affects Foreign Backing

Written by Alan Stas, Ottawa, October 2, 2024 There has been a rise in global instability over the past two years, and with the increased influence of state-owned enterprises and crown corporations, the Canadian Federal Government passed Bill C-34 to amend the Investment Act of Canada. Being granted Royal Assent

September Kickoff: Key Highlights from this Week in Finance

September Kickoff: Key Highlights from this Week in Finance

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, Ottawa, September 11, 2024 September marks the beginning of a new school year, a time of fresh starts and new routines. However, in the financial world, it signals the start of one of the market's historically worst months. With the first week of

February 2025: A Financial Overview

February 2025: A Financial Overview

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, 28 February 2025 As February ends, uncertainty is felt throughout the market. The threat of tariffs, surprise developments in AI, an increase in U.S. inflation, and a major shift in U.S. policy concerning Ukraine, among other things, are just a few of the

January Market Recap

January Market Recap

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, January 31, 2025 With the start of the new year, the markets have been more volatile due to technological developments, policy shifts, and economic indicators. Technological Developments: US tech companies experienced a sharp decline in January, due to the launch of a new Chinese Artificial

Financial Forecast: November News and Trends

Financial Forecast: November News and Trends

Written by Mahyar (Lucas) Khazari, Ottawa, November 15 — As the halfway point of November approaches, there have been many financial developments and market movements, including the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy actions, the market’s response to the U.S. presidential election, and mixed economic signals across various sectors. These