Market View

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25%, in line with expectations, leading to a significant rise in the equities markets. On the other hand, Canada’s unemployment rate in October rose to 5.7%, indicating a more challenging job market in an economy weighed down by high interest rates. The Canadian dollar was 73.21 cents USD. The U.S. S&P500 ended the week up 5.5%, while the TSX was up 5.6%.

All but one sector rose strongly this week. Information technology and real estate added 11.1% and 10.3%, respectively, while financials added 6.9%. Consumer staples edged up 6.4% and consumer discretionary rose 5.5%. Energy ended the week up 2.4% while materials gave up 2.3%. The most heavily traded shares by volume were Canopy Growth Corporation, Baytex Energy, and First Quantum Minerals.

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Here are five reads we found interesting last week:

•  Where is This Rally Going?, written and published by Barry Ritholtz of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC

• Stocks in a Correction and the Best Month of the Year Is Here, written and published by Carson Group

• Complacency in the U.S. Economy, written and published by Ben Carlson of Ritholtz Wealth Management LLC

• Is the Fed About to Fumble, written and published by Cullen Roche of Discipline Funds

• Were the recent lows just unresolved seasonality after all?, written and published by The Bonddad Blog

Happy Reading & Stay Safe!

Disclosure: The analyst(s) responsible for this report do not have a financial or other interest in securities mentioned.