“Buying at regular intervals eliminates the risk of over-investing at a stock market peak” – Quentin Lumsden TSX, Loonie Rise on Friday After Bank of Canada Rate Increase The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index closed at 15,174.81 on Friday, a rise of 39.81 points (0.76%) over Thursday’s close, on the back of utility and… Read More
Yesterday, the Bank of Canada (BoC) met market expectations by raising the target overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75%. Although investors were broadly expecting an increase, it is notable as it marks the first rate hike in about seven years. The BoC’s assessment is that growth in Canada has broadened across… Read More
Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard The Next Chapter of You First Financial & Benefits Consultants Today marks the end of my first week as owner of You First. Odette & Terry’s presence will be missed, but their values and principles will continue to guide the company’s future. We… Read More