What is a Recession?
With the reduction in global economic activity due to the Corona virus (COVID-19), the reality of a recession is a common hot topic. The depth and breadth of a recession is dependent upon a number of factors. Our partners at National Bank Financial Economics offers a historical perspective. “Will the ongoing coronavirus-related economic downturn also … Continue reading What is a Recession?
Read full postCOVID-19 Update
Our partners at National Bank Financial Economics offer a week in review for the actions taken by the Central Bank to keep you informed and advised. “This adjustment marks 100 basis points of easing provided by the Bank of Canada in less than 10 days—a record for the central bank. The unscheduled rate decision was … Continue reading COVID-19 Update
Read full postHampton Financial Corporation Announces Closing of Debenture Loans and Loan Bonuses
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/02/25/1989612/0/en/Hampton-Financial-Corporation-Announces-Closing-of-Debenture-Loans-and-Loan-Bonuses.html About Hampton Financial Corporation Hampton Financial Corporation is a unique private equity firm that seeks to build shareholder value through long-term strategic investments. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hampton Securities Limited (“HSL”), Hampton is actively engaged in family office, wealth management, institutional services and capital markets activities. HSL is a full service investment dealer, regulated … Continue reading Hampton Financial Corporation Announces Closing of Debenture Loans and Loan Bonuses
Read full postA Global Outlook For 2020
What does 2020 hold for global economies? “By just looking at soaring stock markets you wouldn’t know theworld economy is on track to grow this year at the slowest pace in a decade…as the MSCI All-Country World index soared to all-time highs in November amid investor confidence about de-escalation of the U.S.-China trade war.“ 2020 … Continue reading A Global Outlook For 2020
Read full postHappy New Year !
2019 marked a year of opportunity for investors with many indices reaching historic highs. All of us at Hampton Securities look forward to a new year in 2020 as we embark on a decade of innovation and change. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our clients and work with our colleagues to further … Continue reading Happy New Year !
Read full postSeason’s Greetings!
Best #Holiday wishes to all our colleagues and clients as we look forward to a prosperous 2020! #HappyNewYear!
Read full postSeasons Greetings from the Bank of Canada
Recent weeks have offered a large amount of economic news to digest from the Bank of Canada and more. Here are a few recent economic events: A disappointing surprise in Canada’s low monthly employment figures yet overall holding at 3.6% annual rate A hold in the Central bank rate at a remarkably low 1.75% Outlook … Continue reading Seasons Greetings from the Bank of Canada
Read full postMixed Signals for Canada’s Economy
The third quarter GDP reports an economy with stronger growth than expected. Out partners at National Bank Financial Economics offers a thorough analysis that reveals many aspects of our economy remain robust, including: domestic demand fired on all cylinders, consumer demands remains strong, household savings rates increase and inventories continue to be drawn down. Job … Continue reading Mixed Signals for Canada’s Economy
Read full postHow is retirement changing?
As the majority of the population is moving towards or in retirement typically defined as age 65 or older, we are understanding how retirement is changing. The recent Sunlife 2019 survey offers some warning signals that find retirement is not all that it is cracked up to be. A November 2019 Sunlife survey offers some sobering statistics: … Continue reading How is retirement changing?
Read full postFinancial Markets and Impeachment
Geopolitical events of your neighbour and largest trading partner under impeachment can be amusing cocktail discussion but have real investment and financial markets implications. Our partners at NBF Economics offer a very objective analysis of two previous scenarios. Financial markets have been significantly influenced by the trade and tariff wars as the current economic indicators … Continue reading Financial Markets and Impeachment
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