Canadian Housing Market, Bubble or Not?

Source: The Economist Canadian Housing Market, Bubble or Not? For Canadians, a topic of conversation that comes up often is the housing market. More specifically, whether or not Canada is… Read more

The Most Miserable Countries in the World

The annual Misery Index ranks the most and least miserable countries, based on four economic factors—unemployment, inflation, lending rates, and GDP growth. Read more

The Silver Series: The Start of A New Gold-Silver Cycle (Part 1 of 3)

As the decade-long bull run shows signs of slowing, is it time for precious metals to shine? Here’s why it could be the start of a new gold-silver cycle. Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Recessions

The economic cycle is a series of peaks and valleys. Analyzing economic data going back to 1950 helps put recessions into perspective. Read more

Shapes of Recovery: When Will the Global Economy Bounce Back?

Economic recovery from COVID-19 could come in four shapes—L, U, W, and V. What do they mean, and what do global CEOs see as the most likely? Read more

High Wage vs. Low Wage: Comparing Economic Recovery in America

The current recession is the most unequal in modern history, with employment rates diverging greatly between high versus low wage workers. Read more

Does the Sahm Rule Point to a U.S. Recession?

The Sahm Rule was triggered in July, but it may be overstating U.S. recession risk due to today’s unique job market dynamics. Read more

3 Insights From the FED’s Latest Economic Snapshot

Stay up to date on the U.S. economy with this infographic summarizing the most recent Federal Reserve data released. Read more

Poll: Inflation is the Top Financial Concern for Americans

Many Americans are feeling the sting of inflation as everyday items like food and fuel have seen big price increases. Read more

Comparing the Speed of U.S. Interest Rate Hikes (1988-2022)

The effective federal funds rate has risen more than two percentage points in six months. How does this compare to other interest rate hikes? Read more