Posts Tagged ‘Interest Rates’
Interest Rates – what is happening, why it is happening, and what we are doing about it
In 2022 we saw a steep global rise in interest rates at a pace few could have ever expected. Even into 2023, many central banks are still indicating they are not finished and more needs to be done to bring stubbornly high inflation back to their 2% target. Heading into the new year many expected…
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TriDelta Insight Q4 Commentary
Putting 2022 In Its Place
Market Overview 2022 was a rollercoaster year that saw war between Russia and Ukraine, fears of an energy crisis, surging inflation, and central banks raising interest rates at a pace not seen in decades. While it’s impossible to summarize a year in just a few sentences there are several points from 2022 worthy of note:…
Read More23 investing and personal finance thoughts for what’s to come in ’23
As we headed into 2022, I shared 22 financial thoughts for 2022. As it turned out, they were largely accurate, with one meaningful exception. I predicted an increase in interest rates and inflation, but, like many others, the hikes exceeded my more modest view. Looking towards 2023, interest rates and inflation will once again be…
Read MoreNew signals point to more than just a ‘Santa’ rally
The past year has delivered lingering concerns over Covid, continued supply chain constraints, the Russian Ukraine war, unprecedented inflation, and subsequent aggressive government interest rate hikes to reduce this inflation. This crushed stocks and bonds. A review of three broad US market sectors tells this year’s sad tale. The iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock…
Read MoreTriDelta Insight Q3 Commentary
Market Overview Coming off a difficult June, markets were optimistic heading into the early stages of the third quarter. By mid-August markets in Canada and the U.S. were strongly positive on several good news stories. Recession fears eased on the back of improving economic data and inflation showing early signs of having peaked, and company…
Read MoreFinancial Post / Rechtshaffen: Interest rates are still rising, but investors should start preparing for when they come back down
Fortunately, there are now many options to invest with companies that have very strong risk and operational procedures to lend to businesses. These investments have generally had returns for investors in the 6.5 per cent to 8.5 per cent range on a steady basis.
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