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The Next Decade in Markets Will Be Decided by a Barrel of Oil
Markets may be entering a decade defined by energy, not technology. This article breaks down how oil, geopolitics, and a shifting monetary order are creating a new landscape for investors, with insight from strategist Simon Hunt.
Going Cold Turkey: Why North America Needs Its Own Rare Earth Supply
China still dominates the rare earths that power EVs, wind turbines, smartphones and modern weapons, leaving North America dangerously exposed. This article breaks down how dependent the U.S. and Canada are on Chinese REEs today, what Washington and Ottawa are actually doing about it, and where the biggest opportunities lie for investors as a new mine-to-magnet supply chain is built on our own turf.
The Japanese Bond Time Bomb: How a JGB Shock Could Hit North American Stocks
Japan, the original architect of zero rates and QE, is suddenly being forced to live in a world of real interest costs, and its ¥1,300+ trillion debt pile is creaking as the 10-year JGB approaches 2%. This post explores how a spike in Japanese bond yields could morph from a “local” issue into a global shock, triggering carry-trade unwinds, repatriation flows, and a painful repricing of North American equities.
Budget 2025: Canada Bets Big on Mining, Productivity, and National Strength
Budget 2025 marks Canada’s boldest resource strategy in decades. With billions in new funding for critical minerals, infrastructure, and productivity, Ottawa is betting on mining and industrial investment to drive long-term growth. Expanded tax credits, a sovereign fund for critical minerals, and the removal of key regulatory barriers signal a decisive pivot toward real assets, national competitiveness, and economic resilience.
The Longest Shutdown Meets All Time Highs: What History Says, What Is Different Now
Global markets have surged to record highs even as Washington endures the longest shutdown in U.S. history. Past standoffs caused little market damage, but this one comes amid record debt and trillion-dollar deficits. Gold is suggesting investors are quietly hedging against the illusion of stability.
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Crypto vs Banks: Can Bitcoin’s New Titans Challenge Fiat's Old Guard?
Binance and Coinbase may lead in crypto, but they’re still dwarfed by the size and scope of traditional banks. Yet Bitcoin’s growing integration into corporate and sovereign finance is changing the narrative fast. This blog explores the shifting balance of power between crypto-native firms and Wall Street’s legacy titans.
The Silent Collapse That Could Crush Property Values
Aaron Hoddinott explores how population collapse is set to reshape housing markets, challenge long-term asset values, and threaten the foundations of modern economies. If you own property, invest in real estate, or care about preserving wealth, this is a must-read.
Stablecoins and U.S. Treasuries: How Tether Became a Silent Giant in America’s Debt Market
Stablecoins are no longer just crypto sidekicks. With billions parked in U.S. Treasuries, they're becoming pivotal players in global finance—and potential shock absorbers for U.S. debt markets.
The AI Bubble Deflates: NASDAQ Down to 29 P/E Ratio
As NASDAQ valuations remain elevated on AI promises, global central banks quietly amass record holdings in American tech, while echoes of past bubbles linger ominously.
Canada's Mining Sector Is Fighting the Wrong War
Canada’s mining sector helped build this country — but today, it’s being smothered by bureaucracy and cultural gridlock. While the world scrambles for critical minerals, we’re stuck in a system that slows down the very people trying to supply them.
Grant Williams on Gold, War & What Comes Next
When U.S. Treasury sanctions froze Russia’s reserves, something snapped in global finance. Grant Williams explains why gold is rising, trust is collapsing, and the buy-the-dip era may be over.
Killing Canada’s Prosperity: The Productivity and Investment Crisis
Canada is falling behind — not from lack of resources, but from a systemic failure to reward productivity and innovation.
Gold Rally Reignites TSX Venture: Spurs Big Financings
Gold’s breakout has reignited investor interest in the TSX Venture, triggering large financings and renewed momentum across junior mining stocks. As majors generate record free cash flow, a new wave of M&A may be about to begin.
Franco-Nevada: The Greatest Royalty Company in History?
Franco-Nevada rewrote the rules of mining by never swinging a pickaxe. This is the story of how a quiet royalty company became one of the greatest wealth-building machines in resource history.
Has the NASDAQ Peaked?
The NASDAQ soared past 20,000 earlier this year, fueled by AI mania and tech euphoria — but history warns that every peak comes at a price. This is the gripping story of how the NASDAQ builds and breaks fortunes in cycles of boom, bust, and rebirth.
When The Lights Go Out For Canada
Canada’s energy sector is under fire at home—just as global demand surges. Discover why overregulation is jeopardizing our energy future and security.
The King's Metal: Gold, Power, and the 5,000-Year Reign of Wealth
Tracing gold's 5,000-year history as the ultimate symbol of enduring value and power, this article explains its monetary significance and why central banks are accumulating it at record rates today.
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