Originally published in the March 21st 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post. On Wednesday the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee announced additional monetary measures to stimulate the U.S. economy. Measures included the purchase of $300 billion of longer term Treasury securities over the next six months, an increase in purchases of Mortgage [...]

Originally published in the April 11th 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post. Activity in the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market has continued to grow during the past year despite difficult market conditions. Activity has been driven by greater institutional and individual investor acceptance and by the introduction of innovative products. Growth [...]

Originally published in the May 9th 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post. Unleaded gasoline prices once again moved higher during the period of seasonal strength from February to April. What to do now? Seasonal influences This column on February 14th noted that U.S. unleaded gasoline prices have a period of seasonal strength [...]

Originally published in the June 6th 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post. The U.S. oil service has been an exceptional performer during the past four months. Where does it go from here? Seasonal influences The U.S. oil services sector has a period of seasonal strength from the end of November to the [...]

Originally published in the February 7th 2009 edition of the Financial Post section of the National Post. The U.S. oil services sector recently entered into a period of seasonal strength. Will the seasonal trade work again this year? Seasonal Influences The U.S. oil service sector has a period of seasonal strength from the end of November [...]