K.Danielle Park
@kdaniellepark.bsky.social
Financial Analyst, Portfolio Manager, President of Venable Park Investment Counsel Inc., attorney, author, speaker, blogger, http://jugglingdynamite.com
Grid-scale batteries have, until recently, been predominantly used only to stabilize the frequency of electricity supply. But as prices have dropped dramatically in recent years and new chemistries like sodium-ion have come into the mainstream, batteries have started to replace … Continue reading →
How technology is changing resource utilization
Grid-scale batteries have, until recently, been predominantly used only to stabilize the frequency of electricity supply. But as prices have dropped dramatically in recent years and new chemistries like sodium-ion have come into the mainstream, batteries have started to replace … Continue reading →
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January 13, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Grid-scale batteries have, until recently, been predominantly used only to stabilize the frequency of electricity supply. But as prices have dropped dramatically in recent years and new chemistries like sodium-ion have come into the mainstream, batteries have started to replace … Continue reading →
Happy Monday! Heading into the traditionally challenging second year of the US presidential cycle, global news flow continues to erode consumer and business confidence. In response, the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to boost popular support through handouts and distractions. ……
Madness and mayhem continues in January
Happy Monday! Heading into the traditionally challenging second year of the US presidential cycle, global news flow continues to erode consumer and business confidence. In response, the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to boost popular support through handouts and distractions. … Continue reading →
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January 12, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Happy Monday! Heading into the traditionally challenging second year of the US presidential cycle, global news flow continues to erode consumer and business confidence. In response, the Trump administration is intensifying efforts to boost popular support through handouts and distractions. ……
Next month will mark the fourth anniversary of the late, great top of the February 2022 housing bubble in Ontario, Canada. Historically, real estate bear markets have taken 4 to 6 years to bottom. Data suggests that we aren’t there … Continue reading →
GTA housing meltdown continues
Next month will mark the fourth anniversary of the late, great top of the February 2022 housing bubble in Ontario, Canada. Historically, real estate bear markets have taken 4 to 6 years to bottom. Data suggests that we aren’t there … Continue reading →
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January 8, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Next month will mark the fourth anniversary of the late, great top of the February 2022 housing bubble in Ontario, Canada. Historically, real estate bear markets have taken 4 to 6 years to bottom. Data suggests that we aren’t there … Continue reading →
There are many thought-worthy macro insights in this discussion. My sharing does not suggest my endorsement of the new ETF being promoted Today’s guest has long predicted that widespread systemic change would occur during the 20-teens and 20-20s — as … Continue reading →
TM: The 4th Turning’s Market Dangers
There are many thought-worthy macro insights in this discussion. My sharing does not suggest my endorsement of the new ETF being promoted Today’s guest has long predicted that widespread systemic change would occur during the 20-teens and 20-20s — as … Continue reading →
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January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
There are many thought-worthy macro insights in this discussion. My sharing does not suggest my endorsement of the new ETF being promoted Today’s guest has long predicted that widespread systemic change would occur during the 20-teens and 20-20s — as … Continue reading →
After three years of unusually high stock market gains, Wall Street equity analysts entered 2026 with record bullishness and no “sell” recommendations. After being burned on recession calls in 2022, no mainstream economist is calling for a recession in 2026, … Continue reading →
Jubilant hopes for 2026
After three years of unusually high stock market gains, Wall Street equity analysts entered 2026 with record bullishness and no “sell” recommendations. After being burned on recession calls in 2022, no mainstream economist is calling for a recession in 2026, … Continue reading →
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January 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
After three years of unusually high stock market gains, Wall Street equity analysts entered 2026 with record bullishness and no “sell” recommendations. After being burned on recession calls in 2022, no mainstream economist is calling for a recession in 2026, … Continue reading →
New year, same problems; these segments offer some insight. This week on Move Smartly, I’m joined by Doug Hoyes, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and co-founder of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, one of the most experienced consumer debt relief firms in Canada. … Continue reading →
Real estate weakness likely to persist in 2026
New year, same problems; these segments offer some insight. This week on Move Smartly, I’m joined by Doug Hoyes, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and co-founder of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, one of the most experienced consumer debt relief firms in Canada. … Continue reading →
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January 5, 2026 at 11:51 AM
New year, same problems; these segments offer some insight. This week on Move Smartly, I’m joined by Doug Hoyes, Licensed Insolvency Trustee and co-founder of Hoyes, Michalos & Associates, one of the most experienced consumer debt relief firms in Canada. … Continue reading →
Electricity bills are rising in the US — and politicians are mostly blaming either renewable energy or data centers and AI. But do either of those really explain the problem? And is there any way to fix it? Business Insider … Continue reading →
The truth about electricity costs
Electricity bills are rising in the US — and politicians are mostly blaming either renewable energy or data centers and AI. But do either of those really explain the problem? And is there any way to fix it? Business Insider … Continue reading →
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December 29, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Electricity bills are rising in the US — and politicians are mostly blaming either renewable energy or data centers and AI. But do either of those really explain the problem? And is there any way to fix it? Business Insider … Continue reading →
Worthwhile discussion in this segment. Ted Oakley interviews Danielle DiMartino Booth, discussing outlooks for interest rates, markets, and the economy. Here is a direct video link.
DDB: 2026 outlook
Worthwhile discussion in this segment. Ted Oakley interviews Danielle DiMartino Booth, discussing outlooks for interest rates, markets, and the economy. Here is a direct video link.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Worthwhile discussion in this segment. Ted Oakley interviews Danielle DiMartino Booth, discussing outlooks for interest rates, markets, and the economy. Here is a direct video link.
Happy Friday!! Today, I am sharing a story from a reader, with their permission. It reminds us of the power in sharing honest, unbiased information, free of any sales pitch, especially in foundational areas like personal finance. I’ll add a … Continue reading →
Let’s talk money
Happy Friday!! Today, I am sharing a story from a reader, with their permission. It reminds us of the power in sharing honest, unbiased information, free of any sales pitch, especially in foundational areas like personal finance. I’ll add a … Continue reading →
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December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Happy Friday!! Today, I am sharing a story from a reader, with their permission. It reminds us of the power in sharing honest, unbiased information, free of any sales pitch, especially in foundational areas like personal finance. I’ll add a … Continue reading →
Tax collection from the wealthiest individuals and corporations has fallen worldwide since World War 2, while government subsidies, bailouts and support programs favouring the wealthiest constituents have soared. The plunging US corporate income tax revenue as a portion of GDP … Continue reading →
The truth about tax rates
Tax collection from the wealthiest individuals and corporations has fallen worldwide since World War 2, while government subsidies, bailouts and support programs favouring the wealthiest constituents have soared. The plunging US corporate income tax revenue as a portion of GDP … Continue reading →
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December 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Tax collection from the wealthiest individuals and corporations has fallen worldwide since World War 2, while government subsidies, bailouts and support programs favouring the wealthiest constituents have soared. The plunging US corporate income tax revenue as a portion of GDP … Continue reading →
US job growth remained sluggish in November, and the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6% (Bureau of Labor Statistics data out today), up 120 basis points (bps) from the April 2023 low of 3.4%. A 120-bps rise … Continue reading →
All in and more
US job growth remained sluggish in November, and the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6% (Bureau of Labor Statistics data out today), up 120 basis points (bps) from the April 2023 low of 3.4%. A 120-bps rise … Continue reading →
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December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
US job growth remained sluggish in November, and the unemployment rate rose to a four-year high of 4.6% (Bureau of Labor Statistics data out today), up 120 basis points (bps) from the April 2023 low of 3.4%. A 120-bps rise … Continue reading →
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the central bank of central banks globally, warns in its December 2025 Quarterly Review that a rare, simultaneous bubble in the price of stocks and gold has increased financial risks and the prospect of … Continue reading →
BIS warns on rare, simultaneous bubble in stocks and gold
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the central bank of central banks globally, warns in its December 2025 Quarterly Review that a rare, simultaneous bubble in the price of stocks and gold has increased financial risks and the prospect of … Continue reading →
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December 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the central bank of central banks globally, warns in its December 2025 Quarterly Review that a rare, simultaneous bubble in the price of stocks and gold has increased financial risks and the prospect of … Continue reading →
Lots of disturbing news this morning, fortunately, there are also positive developments. As endless video content and computing devour more and more power, renewable sources and battery storage to balance demand are an obvious evolution. Interestingly, people often cite payback … Continue reading →
Rethinking value add
Lots of disturbing news this morning, fortunately, there are also positive developments. As endless video content and computing devour more and more power, renewable sources and battery storage to balance demand are an obvious evolution. Interestingly, people often cite payback … Continue reading →
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December 15, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Lots of disturbing news this morning, fortunately, there are also positive developments. As endless video content and computing devour more and more power, renewable sources and battery storage to balance demand are an obvious evolution. Interestingly, people often cite payback … Continue reading →
Happy Friday from the snowy north. Another interesting week! The US Fed lowered its policy rate target 25 basis points (now 3.50 to 3.75%), and announced it would buy $40 billion of TBills monthly as part of a reserve and … Continue reading →
Financial conditions tighten into year end
Happy Friday from the snowy north. Another interesting week! The US Fed lowered its policy rate target 25 basis points (now 3.50 to 3.75%), and announced it would buy $40 billion of TBills monthly as part of a reserve and … Continue reading →
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December 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Happy Friday from the snowy north. Another interesting week! The US Fed lowered its policy rate target 25 basis points (now 3.50 to 3.75%), and announced it would buy $40 billion of TBills monthly as part of a reserve and … Continue reading →
About 36% (14.8m) of Canada’s (41m) population lives in three metro areas (StatsCan data): Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Unfortunately, these three cities have the dubious distinction of experiencing the most significant home price inflation in North America over the past … Continue reading →
High shelter prices cost a fortune
About 36% (14.8m) of Canada’s (41m) population lives in three metro areas (StatsCan data): Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Unfortunately, these three cities have the dubious distinction of experiencing the most significant home price inflation in North America over the past … Continue reading →
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December 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
About 36% (14.8m) of Canada’s (41m) population lives in three metro areas (StatsCan data): Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Unfortunately, these three cities have the dubious distinction of experiencing the most significant home price inflation in North America over the past … Continue reading →
We have driven electric cars for 8 years now, and our real-life experience confirms that EVs are safer, cleaner and much cheaper to operate than conventional ICE autos. Yes, even in cold climates. Last year, we added solar and can … Continue reading →
Nothing more empowering than self-powering
We have driven electric cars for 8 years now, and our real-life experience confirms that EVs are safer, cleaner and much cheaper to operate than conventional ICE autos. Yes, even in cold climates. Last year, we added solar and can … Continue reading →
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December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We have driven electric cars for 8 years now, and our real-life experience confirms that EVs are safer, cleaner and much cheaper to operate than conventional ICE autos. Yes, even in cold climates. Last year, we added solar and can … Continue reading →
Some unexpectedly strong employment estimates from Statistics Canada last Friday caused markets to reprice abruptly, with the expectation that the Bank of Canada is done easing and will hold its policy rate steady at 2.25% through 2026. The unexpected employment … Continue reading →
Is the Bank of Canada done easing?
Some unexpectedly strong employment estimates from Statistics Canada last Friday caused markets to reprice abruptly, with the expectation that the Bank of Canada is done easing and will hold its policy rate steady at 2.25% through 2026. The unexpected employment … Continue reading →
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December 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Some unexpectedly strong employment estimates from Statistics Canada last Friday caused markets to reprice abruptly, with the expectation that the Bank of Canada is done easing and will hold its policy rate steady at 2.25% through 2026. The unexpected employment … Continue reading →
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Danielle on Thoughtful Money
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December 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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From 1975 through the early 2000s, Canadian median home prices rose broadly in line with median inflation–adjusted household income. Where home prices outpaced income gains in the late 1970s and 1980s, the disconnect was short-lived, with prices correcting by more than 30%. … Continue reading →
Well-earned mean-reversion continues in real estate
From 1975 through the early 2000s, Canadian median home prices rose broadly in line with median inflation–adjusted household income. Where home prices outpaced income gains in the late 1970s and 1980s, the disconnect was short-lived, with prices correcting by more than 30%. … Continue reading →
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December 5, 2025 at 4:27 PM
From 1975 through the early 2000s, Canadian median home prices rose broadly in line with median inflation–adjusted household income. Where home prices outpaced income gains in the late 1970s and 1980s, the disconnect was short-lived, with prices correcting by more than 30%. … Continue reading →
Peter Berezin, chief global investment strategist and director of research at BCA Research, joins BNN Bloomberg to provide an outlook for the markets. Here is a direct video link.
AI metaverse moment?
Peter Berezin, chief global investment strategist and director of research at BCA Research, joins BNN Bloomberg to provide an outlook for the markets. Here is a direct video link.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Peter Berezin, chief global investment strategist and director of research at BCA Research, joins BNN Bloomberg to provide an outlook for the markets. Here is a direct video link.
At some point in every cycle, bullshit stops baffling brains, and blind faith is beaten into submission. Revelation is making some progress in a few areas; see “Investors See Big Losses From President’s Brand.” To wit: Shares of Trump Media & … Continue reading →
Trump bluster losing luster
At some point in every cycle, bullshit stops baffling brains, and blind faith is beaten into submission. Revelation is making some progress in a few areas; see “Investors See Big Losses From President’s Brand.” To wit: Shares of Trump Media & … Continue reading →
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December 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
At some point in every cycle, bullshit stops baffling brains, and blind faith is beaten into submission. Revelation is making some progress in a few areas; see “Investors See Big Losses From President’s Brand.” To wit: Shares of Trump Media & … Continue reading →
Canada’s economy (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 after a 1.8% contraction in the second quarter (shown below, courtesy of The Globe and Mail).Consensus expectations were for a much smaller.50% Q3 increase … Continue reading →
Canada struggles with the legacy of ‘easy money’
Canada’s economy (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 after a 1.8% contraction in the second quarter (shown below, courtesy of The Globe and Mail).Consensus expectations were for a much smaller.50% Q3 increase … Continue reading →
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December 1, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Canada’s economy (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025 after a 1.8% contraction in the second quarter (shown below, courtesy of The Globe and Mail).Consensus expectations were for a much smaller.50% Q3 increase … Continue reading →
Happy American Thanksgiving to our US readers. The segment below offers a worthwhile macro update. David Rosenberg, founder at Rosenberg Research, discusses the market outlook while awaiting the latest Fed decision. Here is a direct video link.
Will rate cuts continue in December?
Happy American Thanksgiving to our US readers. The segment below offers a worthwhile macro update. David Rosenberg, founder at Rosenberg Research, discusses the market outlook while awaiting the latest Fed decision. Here is a direct video link.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Happy American Thanksgiving to our US readers. The segment below offers a worthwhile macro update. David Rosenberg, founder at Rosenberg Research, discusses the market outlook while awaiting the latest Fed decision. Here is a direct video link.
Heat Pumps are the future of home heating. But until recently most companies have grossly over sized the Heat Pump systems they install for fear of leaving the client with a cold home. In the age of super-efficiency that level … Continue reading →
AI assisted heat pumps are a gamechanger
Heat Pumps are the future of home heating. But until recently most companies have grossly over sized the Heat Pump systems they install for fear of leaving the client with a cold home. In the age of super-efficiency that level … Continue reading →
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November 26, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Heat Pumps are the future of home heating. But until recently most companies have grossly over sized the Heat Pump systems they install for fear of leaving the client with a cold home. In the age of super-efficiency that level … Continue reading →
As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence, warnings of a looming AI bubble are intensifying. Andrew Chang explains what’s fuelling those fears and breaks down key factors that could contribute to a burst bubble. Here is a direct video link.
About That: If the AI bubble pops, will the economy go with It?
As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence, warnings of a looming AI bubble are intensifying. Andrew Chang explains what’s fuelling those fears and breaks down key factors that could contribute to a burst bubble. Here is a direct video link.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
As investors pour billions into artificial intelligence, warnings of a looming AI bubble are intensifying. Andrew Chang explains what’s fuelling those fears and breaks down key factors that could contribute to a burst bubble. Here is a direct video link.