June’s inflation rate reduced to 2.7 percent from 2.9 percent in May, giving the BOC a reason to lower the current policy interest rate. On June 5 the Bank of Canada lowered the interest rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent, and experts are betting on ano...
Coreena Robertson
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July 24, 2024
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Once upon a time, the Chinese government forbade ownership of all precious metals. But now, the ban has been lifted. In fact, China just introduced silver bars for investment. And now, state-run China Central Television (CCTV) is running a campaign encouraging the populati...
Peter Krauth
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October 28, 2012
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The Bitcoin world has experienced vast and rapid advancements, transforming from a niche digital currency into a mainstream financial asset. From its inception as a decentralized form of money, Bitcoin has evolved into a dynamic ecosystem, driving innovation in block...
Lyndsay Malchuk
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July 9, 2024
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North of the border, Canadian markets remain robust, holding last week’s gains. Market Numbers: TSX : Up (0.89%) 25,067.92 TSXV: Up (1.30%) 616.34 DOW: Up (0.78%) 43,487.83 NASDAQ: Up (1.51%) 19,630.20 FTSE: Up(0.12%) 8,515.85 ...
Lyndsay Malchuk
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January 20, 2025
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(Click image to play video) The price of silver broke USD$30 per ounce earlier this month, the first time it topped that mark since 2013 as consumers buy up the lustrous white metal. That should equate to much more than a silver lining for the new management...
Simon Druker
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March 1, 2021
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“You shouldn’t chase after trams and stocks. Just be patient: the next one is sure to come.” This quote is one of the most famous pieces of wisdom from stock market legend André Kostolany. His advice is a timeless call for patience, d...
Carsten Mainitz
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November 5, 2025
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The precious metals sector remains in a correction, and as long as the 200-day moving averages hold, a bullish consolidation that began last September. Sure, Gold made a new high and is still holding around the previous high, but the rest of the sector has not confirmed th...
Jordan Roy-Byrne, CMT
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January 23, 2020
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HOW CONCERNING IS THE RECENT SPIKE IN OIL PRICES? Monday’s news was filled with blurbs similar to the one below from CNBC: “Stocks fell on Monday amid fears that a surge in oil prices following an attack in Saudi Arabia could slow down global economic g...
Chris Ciovacco
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September 18, 2019
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THE BIG PICTURE Recent data seems to cast doubt on the seemingly never-ending call for an imminent recession. From a September 20, 2019 Bloomberg article: “The U.S. economy is outperforming expectations by the most this year, offering a fresh rebuttal to last month&C...
Chris Ciovacco
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September 24, 2019
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When Stockhouse Editorial , last caught up with Calgary-based Bengal Energy Ltd. ( TSX.BNG , OTCMKTS: BNGLF , Forum ), our audience learned about an Australian-focused oil and gas exploration and production company with producing and prospective light oil-weighted on...
Dave Jackson
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September 27, 2021
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