Bottom line, the fluctuations of stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities during periods of rising interest rates are not always as dramatic as you might think.

How widespread will interest rate fallout be?

Looking at economic history, the effects aren’t always as dramatic as you might think

Reading Time: 3 minutes Take a moment to imagine what the world and your business would look like if interest rates were at four per cent — or even six per cent — instead of two per cent. Everyone has been talking about inflation and interest rates and yield curve inversions lately, so what does it all mean? While […] Read more

Hedging strategies if you’re selling grain in U.S. dollars

Options An example of protecting against currency moves with a combination of calls and puts


Reading Time: 3 minutes If you sell product to the U.S., as many Canadian businesses do and want to protect yourself, you are probably asking what to do if the loonie is worth more than a U.S. greenback, which it has been again recently. With many risk-management tools available today, what is the best strategy for you in your […] Read more