Platinum/CAD

The Bank of England will step up the pace it’s unwinding its quantitative easing portfolio of bonds, reversing a vast stimulus program it deployed through the financial crisis and pandemic. The Monetary Policy Committee said its balance sheet of government debt will shrink by £100 billion in the second year of so-called quantitative tightening through bonds ...

In order to build an investment portfolio that can withstand tough economic periods, investors should consider assets with certain characteristics. Safe investments tend to help preserve capital. They provide stability through their low volatility, diversification, and high quality. They also maintain a healthy level of risk. A recession is defined as a ...