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Canada labour market: Tariff effects assessed – RBC

Royal Bank of Canada analysts review Canada’s September labour report, the first full dataset since U.S. Section 338 tariffs took effect. They estimate around 0.4% of Canada’s GDP and employment is tied to tariff-listed…

Swiss Franc emerges as a safe-haven as global bonds sell off

The Swiss Franc (CHF) is emerging as a safe haven amid the global government bonds sell-off, showing a surprising comeback against an otherwise firm US Dollar (USD) this week, as Switzerland's sound fiscal position stan…

British Pound rebounds as NFP knocks out October Fed hike bets

The Pound Sterling (GBP) rises by over 0.41% against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, as the US Unemployment Rate rises amid a worse-than-expected Nonfarm Payrolls report for September. At the time of writing, GBP/USD tra…

VettaFi Talks Fundamental ETFs on Schwab TV

This week, I appeared on Schwab TV for the New York Stock Exchange. Here’s a brief recap. Key Takeaways: VettaFi index-based American Century Quality Growth ETF (QGRO) and VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (VFLO) recentl…

WTI Sinks Nearly 4% as EU Weighs Emergency Stockpile Release

Oil prices fell sharply on Friday as Europe moved closer to another emergency stock release under pressure from the Trump administration, with WTI dropping nearly 4% and Brent falling below $100. At 6:54 a.m. ET, WTI wa…

Buyback Surge Meets a Surprisingly Narrow ETF Market

Leave it to Nvidia to create buzz. This week, the company’s announcement of a massive, history-making, $150 billion stock repurchase plan put buybacks back in the limelight. Truth be told, stock buybacks have expanded s…

Oil Prices Crash as Europe May Release Strategic Reserves

Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude trading around $103.50 and U.S. crude below $90. The decline followed reports that European countries could release oil stocks amid pressure from the United States. A release of…

France: Budget strains weigh on outlook – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad warns France’s budget crisis is deepening and complicating Eurozone fiscal dynamics. A minority government’s deficit-reduction plan faces parliamentary hurdles, while the fis…