NASDAQ Internet Index (QNET.I) & Dow Jones Transportation Average (DTX.I)

In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at the internet and transportation sectors as examples of capital rotation within North American Equity Markets. In particular note how the theme of significant divergences continues to play out, which can impact indices differently depending on their composition.

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) & ISE Homebuilders Index (RUF.I)

Equity markets continue to grind their way sideways. With summer approaching and corporate news in between earnings seasons, investors appear to be marking time waiting for the next big catalyst to appear. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we explore differences in investor sentiment within equities with a look at the US homebuilding sectors and at emerging markets.

CBOE Interest Rate 10-Year (TNX.I) & BPI/Sector Scopes Monthly Update

In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we take a our monthly look at the Sector Scopes Report, and the importance of recent movements in the US 10-year treasury note yield.

Crude Oil Continuous Contract (CL.F) & S&P/TSX Capped Materials Industry Index (TTMT.I)

In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at some of the factors and sectors which have been underpinning recent gains in the S&P/TSX including the price of crude oil and the materials sector.

NASDAQ Composite Index (NASD.I) & Silver Continuous Contract (SI.F)

Upward and downward swings seen in several markets over the last week have provided additional evidence to suggest that a common seasonal consolidation phase has commenced. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at how the NASDAQ and how it appears to be pointing towards a sideways spring and at Silver Futures and the recent resurgence in precious metals.

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) & Sector Scopes / BPI Update

Stock markets struggles into May have broadened out into other asset classes in the last week, suggesting that following a huge run over the last year, we may be seeing a trading correction or retrenchment unfold. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at recent action in Bitcoin and relative strength among equity market sectors as indicators of the current state of investor sentiment.

Canadian Dollar SIA Forex Comparative Performance & Russell 2000 Index (RLS.I)

Changing sentiment and expectations can be clearly seen in this week’s changes in the SIA Charts Asset Class Rankings. Commodities has jumped up to 1st place, resource-sensitive CAD Equity is steady in 2nd place, while US and International Equity have dropped down in the rankings. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at recent broad-based strength in the Canadian Dollar and at the implications of a breakdown in the Russell 2000.

Crude Oil Continuous Contract (CL.F) & Rough Rice Continuous Contract (RR.F)

The arrival of May has brought renewed interest in stocks and particularly commodities, with catchup/reopening plays and small caps attracting particular attention. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at recent strength in the prices of oil and rice, and what that means for markets.

NASDAQ Composite Index (NASD.I) & United States/Canadian Dollar (USDCAD)

The coming week brings another flurry of results from companies on both sides of the border, with a particular focus on the energy, pharmaceutical, insurance, movie theatre, ride-sharing, travel, automotive, and forest products sectors. The turn of the month also brings a number of key economic reports including Manufacturing and Service PMI surveys from around the world and North American employment reports. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at recent strength in the NASDAQ Composite and in the Canadian Dollar.

iShares MSCI ACWI Ex US Index Fund (ACWX) & Gold Continuous Contract (GC.F)

The first week of earnings season has been somewhat odd. Overall, initial results have been coming in significantly stronger than expected, but the reaction has been somewhat mixed. In this issue of Equity Leaders Weekly, we look at resurgences in International Equities and in the price of Gold.

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