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Investing: Markets

Commentary: What’s past is prologue, but how far back in the past?

Inflation has come down: have central bankers tamed the beast or might inflation rear its ugly head again? We likely won’t know without the benefit of hindsight since the effects of rate hikes take time to flow through the economy.

July 25, 2023
4 mins Read

Personal Finance

Investment lessons from the banking crisis

The 2023 regional bank failures led to worries about another financial crisis, and while it was contained, it taught us some valuable investment lessons.

Investing: Markets

Commentary: Fixed income markets in a fix

Bonds mostly went sideways in the second quarter as a confluence of factors saw the yield curve further invert. There is growing worry that investors are not adequately assessing risk nor being adequately compensated for the risks they assume.

July 17, 2023
4 mins Read

Fundamentals: Economics

What is hyperinflation?

Hyperinflation is out-of-control inflation of more than 50% that affects economies under extreme duress. But what causes this phenomenon?

July 14, 2023
2 mins Read

Personal Finance

Expert Q&A: How to keep cash holdings safe

Deposit insurance, money market funds and investment accounts – what to think about when looking to keep your money safe.

Personal Finance

Banking and Reserves — Fractional versus Full

Your money doesn’t just sit in your bank account – here’s a breakdown of how fractional reserve banking works, including the benefits for banks and depositors.