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Dear Government: The banks won’t help you! Witness rising mortgage rates.

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Mal Spooner

It seems the U.S. and Canadian governments are counting on the banking industry to help them distribute aid to those most hurt by the coronavirus lock-down. DON’T! Despite the central banks lowering interest rates to historically low levels, the mortgage … Continue reading →

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Stay in Equities? Would you drive off a cliff?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Mal Spooner

It’s time again to send up a warning flare. Markets haven’t really responded to warnings from Warren Buffet about bonds, and quotes like the following are becoming more abundant: “Stay invested in equities. The break to all-time new highs in … Continue reading →

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Is the end near? For yield it just might be!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Mal Spooner

A huge believer that what we read in the press is always the exact opposite of what we should expect, the universal agreement by pundits that interest rates will remain at rock bottom levels must be a signal. And the … Continue reading →