U.S. markets are set to open slightly to down side which would add to the declines of this week.
Oil markets are “volatile” due to escalating conflicts in Yemen.
As the first quarter draws to a close there is increasing emphasis on the earnings hit that certain multi-national U.S. companies will take on the higher U.S. dollar (exporters and also those that make significant profits from operations outside the U.S.)
The Alberta budget could be seen as a negative for consumer spending in Alberta. Liquor Stores N.A. will not welcome the news of an extra 90 cents in tax per case of beer. But there were no increases to corporate taxes.