The Chinese renminbi has recently expanded its global footprint, particularly in the capital and commodity markets – the cornerstones of the US dollar’s global supremacy. This has reignited the debate over whether the renminbi will one day dethrone the dollar as the world’s top reserve currency. While few expect this to happen anytime soon, some […]
Nation building through major infrastructure projects is a central pillar of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s 2026 agenda. The federal government aims to accelerate transformative infrastructure and development initiatives to strengthen the country’s economy and position on the global stage. The success of the Prime Minister’s agenda will depend heavily on the active participation and […]
Waiting for passive income to feel real can be the hardest part of investing. A monthly dividend share changes that. Cash is deposited into your account on a schedule that matches rent, groceries, and hockey costs, and it keeps you involved in your portfolio without forcing you to make transactions. In a tax-free savings account […]
Canadian stocks continued to fall for a fourth straight day in the final trading session of 2025 as light volumes and year-end portfolio adjustments kept pressure on the broader market, though the pullback did little to dent what has otherwise been a standout year for the stock market. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 154 points, […]
The CPF Strategy That Quietly Earns $170,000 Per Year Most people think CPF is slow, boring and only useful in retirement. This belief is costing Singaporeans millions in lost wealth. In this video I explain exactly how my wife and I made over $170,000 in CPF in one year – by doing almost nothing. Here’s […]
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Certificates of Deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings instruments, especially for those looking for guaranteed returns when interest rates fall. From December 31, 2025achieve the best 12-month CD rates up to 4.05% APY (annual percentage yield), with many banks and credit unions still offering returns well above the national average 1.63%according […]
January 1, 2026 Editor’s note: Equitymaster wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year! Image source: rvimages/www.istockphoto.com The stock market is a fantastic invention of the modern world. The reason I say this is because both buying and selling is so easy when you have a large, liquid stock market. If you don’t like a […]
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December 29, 2025 Image source: KanawatTH/www.istockphoto.com In 2025, gold has achieved a stunning absolute return of 79.3% annualized (as of December 24, 2025) in Indian Rupees – the highest return in the past decade. This has intrigued investors in the precious yellow metal that has played its role as a safe haven and store of […]