When most investors think of fixed income, government or corporate bonds usually come to mind. Yet, tucked away in the Canadian market is an asset class that quietly delivers high yields, tax advantages, and diversification: Canadian preferred shares.

According to the European Central Bank’s chief economist, the central bank’s latest period of monetary policy interventions to bring inflation in check is “done”. However, a potential 30% U.S. tariff on European Union imports is complicating the central bank’s interest-rate decision on Thursday (July 24).

U.S. technology companies showcasing strong earnings and impressive revenue growth, identified through Trading Central’s Quantamental Factor investing framework.

With the earnings season kicking off, it's essential to keep an eye on what's moving to adjust your portfolio or uncover new opportunities. Using Trading Central's Market Buzz and exploring the Top Buzzing ranking to spot premarket movers, we've identified Johnson & Johnson as an interesting choice.

Investing in index ETFs at all-time highs has historically proven to be profitable over the long term, despite common fears, as long as one remains disciplined and considers their risk tolerance and market valuations.

While U.S. President Donald Trump is confirming tariffs on imports from trading partners, major U.S. stock indexes are lingering around record levels. Investors should be paying attention to the next set of major U.S. inflation data, which will be released on Tuesday (July 15).

The market’s focus in the coming week should be the July 9 (Wednesday) expiry of a temporary suspension of U.S. tariffs on imports. Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank of Australia will decide on interest rates.

The U.S. dollar index closed at the lowest level since February 2022, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his disagreement with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates. A weakening labor market will surely add to pressure against the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates soon.

In the coming week, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will make a semiannual monetary policy report to Congress. Investors will pay attention to his testimonies, trying to seek clues on the timing of the next interest-rate cut.