Mike’s Midweek Comment

Canada’s Cannabis Hopes Soar

 

Canada is going to be first G7 country to legalize Cannabis and the stock market loves the decision. Michael discusses the costs to society and profitability of this hot new industry.

….also from Michael: Government To Decide What Companies Pay Their Workers

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Unbalanced Budget and More Spending Coming

 

Bank of Canada says we have had 5 quarters of growth ringing in with 3.7% the last three quarters in a row., and budget deficit numbers coming in at less than 20 billion. An 18.4 billion year end deficit is 7 billion more than they last outlined in the Federal Budget. No roadmap yet for balancing the budget. 

…also from Michael: The War Against Jobs

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Another Dow Record – A NAFTA Cold Shoulder – New Mortgage Rules Bite

 

Michael explains the implications of the extension of the Nafta renegotiations, The Dow Jones Industrials hitting 117 year highs and Canadian Politicians have chosen a club to beat down skyrocketing real estate prices. Gain Michael Campbell’s insight in this quick 8 minute mid-week update interview.  

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Real Estate Prices Affordability and First Time Buyers

 

The office of the Superindendent of Financial Institutions is implementing a new stress test that will impact every home buyer buyer. The question is, are they going to effect the demand side or the supply side. More importantly, Michael wonders if they really want to risk derailing 40% of the economy to enhance affordability!

…..also from Michael: Political Moves Seemingly Designed To Drive You Crazy

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Worldwide Stock Market Rally – The Latests Stat’s Can

 

The saying “A Bull Market climbs a wall of worry” explains why a lot of people are surprised that we continue see higher prices after each pullback in Stocks World Wide and all of the surprises are coming to the upside. Stats Can’s new numbers show the growth is in the West reminding us how important the resource markets are for economic health. Despite average persons income increasing, the average persons purchasing power declined thanks to a rise in inflation. 

….also from Michael: The Pattern is Set – Deficit Spending Is Now Normal Practice

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