Mark Pearlstein Wealth Management of RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

02/12/2024

Waiting for rates to come down has been pushed from March to possibly June. The Fed faces a tough balancing act, not wanting to cause a downturn or amplifying inflation by reducing rates too quickly. Stay tuned for further updates.

12/28/2023

The big question for 2024 is will we have a have a recession or a soft landing? The Fed has pivoted, planning to cut rates while the market is expecting double the amount - well over 1%. What to do? Given the market’s recent run up, trim some winners and add to holdings that haven’t moved as much.

11/08/2023

Current conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are terribly tragic. But how do wars affect global markets? When you look back at history, the results may surprise you.

10/05/2023

TINA – short for There Is No Alternative to Stocks may be ending. With recession concerns mounting and interest rates marching higher for now, a new acronym, BTC – Buying T-Bills (and short bonds) and Chilling, is providing competition and has a place in most investors’ portfolios.

08/17/2023

One of the key investment stories in Q3 has been inflation and its impact on interest rates. If inflation remains in place for higher and longer, exposure to the TSX oil and gas and materials sectors with their generous dividends can be a good long term hedge.

06/29/2023

AI is a hot topic. Two questions. Why, and what to do with pricey tech holdings now. Click to learn.

11/16/2022

Central banks have rapidly increased interest rates to tamp down inflation. That's good. What's not is the slowdown that will happen next year. Get ready.

10/13/2022

Core is key today. The Fed and other central banks are trying to get in front of this. Inflation is proving sticky for now but it's a lagging indicator. The impact of tighter monetary policy will also continue to be felt for another few quarters.

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09/29/2022

Discussing interest rates is like watching paint dry – unless they are rising fast. What should investors do? Check out my website for help in navigating the markets. markpearlsteinwealthmanagement.com

09/23/2022

On a day tough day in the markets, something to think about.

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08/11/2022

What happened to ‘don’t fight the Fed’? Central banks are signaling rates will continue to rise as stocks have continued to rally. The next few months will help to determine the path of both the stock and bond markets.

07/22/2022

Some market seers suggest the top was in when meme stocks began rolling over last spring. This article argues that until they stop attracting new money, a new cycle can't begin.

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