Good afternoon,

 

Just a quick note today as I’m on the road seeing clients. I will say that the drive out west this week was absolutely breathtaking. What a beautiful and largely unsung place we live in.

 

Here’s proof:

 

 

Global Insights:

 

Energy booster?

Oil has been rallying lately. And we think that’s fueling an intriguing opportunity. We look at what’s behind the Energy sector’s supply and demand dynamics, focusing on the risk from the Middle East conflict. We contend the global oil sector is benefiting from improved fundamentals and exposure in equity portfolios can act as a hedge to rising geopolitical risk.

 

Regional developments: Canadian retail spending edges lower in February; U.S. equities derailed by mixed economic data and weaker Tech sector guidance; Signs that the euro area economic outlook is improving; Hong Kong equities on track for best week since November 2022

 

Please take some time to review the Global Insight Weekly.

 

Feel free to contact me with any questions and/or to discuss investment ideas.

I appreciate the opportunity to serve you and look forward to continuing to help you accomplish your long-term financial goals.