It’s the end of summer and the long sunny days are quickly dwindling away. As we enter September, children are getting ready to go back to school and many adults are getting ready to go back to work. Life has changed in the last 6 months and now we await to see if the original projections of a second wave are going to come to fruition.
A Lot More Optimism Around
At the time of writing this article, we are on day 37 of province-wide closures in Ontario and similar time frames for the rest of our great nation of Canada. About 10 days prior to this, all of our schools were temporarily closed on March 14th, 2020 (which would bring that total to 47 days). While it may feel like day 370 (or 470), it has only been 37 days since all non-essential businesses were closed on March 24th, 2020. Yet, the lasting impact may be felt for years to come, with real-world changes coming into our lives. Read more
One of the Worst Months in History
This has been one of the worst months in history for the stock markets. The economies around the world have come to a screeching halt and the majority of people around the world have been told to stay away from work and stay away from each other to avoid the spread of COVID-19 virus. While the first 3 weeks may have been the worst in history, the 4th week was the best since the 1930s, as we rallied off the back of government stimulus.