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Special Update: Russia – Ukraine Conflict Addendum

February 26, 2022
 Bank of Canada, Economy, Federal Reserve, Frank's Update, Inflation, Interest Rates, Investments, The Markets
 Frank Mueller

Yesterday, we posted a Special Update on the evolving Russia-Ukraine military conflict. To read it in full, click here. Today, we’d like to share an additional piece of commentary focusing on the Canadian landscape, courtesy of BMO Capital Markets. (BMO Capital Markets Commentary) The immediate financial market response to Russia’s invasion into Ukraine was textbook… Read More

Special Update: Russia – Ukraine Conflict

February 24, 2022
 Economy, Frank's Update, Investments, The Markets
 Frank Mueller

In light of the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, we would like to provide some context, courtesy of Dynamic Funds’ Chief Investment Strategist, Myles Zyblock. Russia launched a broad-based attack on assets in Ukraine over night, and there have been follow-up reports of intense fighting continuing into the morning. Most world leaders have condemned… Read More

Special Update: Market Volatility

January 25, 2022
 Economy, Frank's Update, Interest Rates, Investments, The Markets
 Frank Mueller

Last week, our headline newsletter article “18 Charts for 2022” led with a discussion of the recent market decline. We would like to provide some additional context, courtesy of Dynamic Funds’ Chief Investment Strategist, Myles Zyblock. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. Market Volatility: Rough Waters Equity markets have been rocked… Read More