Craig Fehr, principal, investment strategist at Edward Jones, outlines seven key predictions for Canadian and international financial markets in 2018.
Precious metals action calms, while Dow Jones tops 50K
Sharp drops for big tech companies yanked the U.S. market lower
Some borrowers are extending their amortization periods to lower their monthly payments
Employers have added just 28,000 jobs a month since March
They rose 2.3% in 2025, while business insolvencies fell by 21.8%
Rents are still 12.9% higher than levels seen before the Covid pandemic
Plus, GreenShield buys Kii Health's Canadian mental health services segment
Trust account used in fraud, misappropriation, Law Society finds