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Economic Indicators

Why weak Q1 growth in U.S. shouldn’t be a surprise

The U.S. economy turned in the weakest performance in three years in Q1, but wages and benefits to U.S. workers grew.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |April 28, 2017

6 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. consumer confidence intact, despite slip

A look at consumer confidence in the U.S. and Canada.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |April 25, 2017

1 min read

Economic Indicators

How significant is U.S.-Canada lumber dispute?

Fresh off slapping a duty on Canadian lumber, President Trump is now making threats about dairy.

April 25, 2017

4 min read

Market Insights

Insights into investing with U.S. equity ETFs

Know your index, Part 2

By Mark Yamada |April 21, 2017

5 min read

Betting on an EU breakup? Soon, an ETF for that

Want to invest in the breakup of the EU, or Donald Trump’s tax reforms, but don’t know where to start? Soon, it may be as easy as buying an ETF. A Missouri-based firm called Active Weighting Funds ETF Trust has filed a prospectus with the SEC for four thematic ETFs that would gain on shifts […]

By Staff |April 17, 2017

2 min read

DoL delays fiduciary rule for U.S. advisors

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a 60-day extension to the fiduciary rule and related exemptions, including the Best Interest Contract Exemption. The announcement follows a Feb. 3, 2017, presidential memorandum, which directed the department to examine whether the fiduciary rule adversely affects the ability of Americans to gain access to financial advice. Read: […]

By Staff |April 5, 2017

1 min read

Will Trump tax cuts boost U.S. equities?

The minutes of the Fed’s discussion at its March meeting show that several Fed officials believe Trump’s stimulus plans will likely not begin until next year. In fact, the minutes indicate about half the Fed officials hadn’t included any assumptions about Trump’s efforts in their economic forecasts. Read: Look for dividend growers as rates rise […]

2 min read

U.S.

Why weak Q1 growth in U.S. shouldn’t be a surprise

U.S. consumer confidence intact, despite slip

How significant is U.S.-Canada lumber dispute?

Insights into investing with U.S. equity ETFs

Economics, not geopolitics, to drive U.S. equities

Betting on an EU breakup? Soon, an ETF for that

DoL delays fiduciary rule for U.S. advisors

Will Trump tax cuts boost U.S. equities?

Why the greenback is falling despite rate hike

Clients may risk steep penalties if they don’t file U.S. tax forms