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In the past century, the world’s great powers have shifted from a gold-linked monetary system to a system based on fiat money—paper or electronic money with no intrinsic value. Fiat money only works as a medium of exchange/store of value because it has the backing of government decrees or fiats.
This long-term multinational experiment, accelerated by massive pandemic stimulus spending, could struggle on for decades to come—or it could come unglued abruptly....
This long-term multinational experiment, accelerated by massive pandemic stimulus spending, could struggle on for decades to come—or it could come unglued abruptly....
Finning’s shares have more than doubled from their low of $15 in March 2020. That recovery reflects the rebounding global economy, and increased demand for commodities as well as Finning’s equipment. The company’s cost-cutting should help lift profits as commodity prices enter what could be a multi-year upswing.
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Investors who owned marijuana or energy stocks in the first quarter of 2021 saw considerable gains for these investments. Other big winners in the first quarter were U.S. homebuilders, value stocks, financials, agricultural equities, and mid- and small-cap stocks.
Stocks had another good quarter....
Stocks had another good quarter....
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Commodities can help diversify portfolios, but are cyclical and come with higher levels of price volatility.
However, well-diversified ETFs that offer exposure to commodity producers can help investors overcome the problems associated with direct investments in physical commodities or funds that track a single commodity.
Meanwhile, while a range of commodities, including copper, lumber, and palladium, have moved up strongly over the past year, it’s important to note that there are many different types of commodities, each with their own demand and supply dynamics....
However, well-diversified ETFs that offer exposure to commodity producers can help investors overcome the problems associated with direct investments in physical commodities or funds that track a single commodity.
Meanwhile, while a range of commodities, including copper, lumber, and palladium, have moved up strongly over the past year, it’s important to note that there are many different types of commodities, each with their own demand and supply dynamics....
February ended the same way as January—with U.S. and global equities under pressure as investors became increasingly concerned about the prospect of rising inflation spurring higher interest rates. However, most commodities had an excellent month while real estate also continued to recover.
The iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC), supported by higher commodity prices, gained 1.7%....
The iShares MSCI Canada Equity ETF (EWC), supported by higher commodity prices, gained 1.7%....
Commodity production is capital intensive with long development times. Producers face considerable costs to establish or replace mines, oilfields, and so on, or build processing, storage and transportation facilities. This means that the selling prices of their products can vary significantly from the time of their initial investment decisions....
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Teck shares have recovered strongly since dropping to $8.15 in March 2020. That’s because the rollout of new COVID-19 vaccines should help world economies rebound and push up commodity prices. Teck will also benefit from its plan to expand its copper operations....