The 2022 threat of Russia taking over Ukraine created only nervous concern in the neighborhood whereas the actual invasion galvanized widespread condemnation of Russia’s invasion as a vicious, unwarranted geopolitical event.
Posts by: Briar Foster
Rhyming Eras
Comparing the present inflation to inflationary periods of the past has become a popular pastime for journalists, economists, and ordinary pundits. From all the analyses I have read, one example seems to have received little attention.
Share Splits
Retail conglomerate Amazon recently announced a 20:1 stock split. This is the fourth share split for the company, the last one occurring over twenty years ago.
Capitalize on Uncertainty
The final quarter of 2019 resolved some important uncertainties. The Canadian Federal Liberals won the election but...
The Perils of Low Interest Rates
The backbone of our recovery from the Global Financial Crisis was the effort by central banks to guide interest rates...
Coping with Change
When people shake their heads because we are living in a restless age, ask them how they would like to live in a...
Gold, A Brief Update
Gold is used in medical science, dentistry and making jewelry, but the bulk of it is held as a currency reserve,...
A Tale of Two Divides
Political divides in both Canada and the US are threatening our prosperity. A divide is something different from a...
Sprinkles of Fairy Dust
Ideally an election budget should carry a strong, clear vision of a bright future based on the thrust of initiatives...
How’s the Market
Even among seasoned investors, the market is such an inclusive term it defies convenient definition. Yet it is bandied...
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