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The INK Canadian Insider Index which tracks mid-cap-oriented stocks has been a top performer so far this year. Oil patch stocks have been driving the index higher. Can the good times continue?

Running on a full tank of crude

Meanwhile, our insider of the week is a true believer. All this and more in the latest free Insights newsletter.

All of a sudden it has become a scary time for investors as the Fed is musing about tightening monetary policy. However, it is going to take more than dot plots to cool off the oil price.

The Fed cannot stand by the sidelines if it wants to cool inflation

Last week, we suggested that Energy was winning the performance race, but gold was catching up. However, in an absolute sense, this week we conclude that thanks to the Fed's relentless money printing, just about every asset wins as the US dollar gets debased.

Is a trip to Las Vegas a better investment than bitcoin? (Image: David Lusvardi)

Even if the bears are right and we are near the end of the risk asset rally, there is plenty of excitement left. Also, find out which morning report oil patch stock has been the top performer so far this year. 

Commodities have left the bears in the dust

All this and more in the latest Insights here.

There are indications that gold is breaking out. Meanwhile, some powerful forces have bitcoin on the ropes. However, it would be a mistake to count out cryptocurrencies as the struggle to shape the path of the financial system continues.

Crypto will be back for another round (image by Attentie Attentie)

We also look at the prospects for the Energy sector in light of its strong run. All this and more in our latest Insights.

As bitcoin tumbles, one of the world's biggest gold miners just made a multi-year high. However, despite the crypto crash, the case for DeFi remains compelling.

Elon Musk sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community last week with news that Tesla (TSLA) will no longer accept bitcoin for payment until mining becomes more sustainable. In the latest Insights, we explain how this could benefit other crytocurrencies including dogecoin. Meanwhile, copper stocks are grabbing our attention as a way to play Raoul Pal's Exponential Age theme.

The age of exponential opportunity is here and the stakes are high.

In this week's Insights, we discuss the possibilities for Dfinity's recently launched decentralized network, The Internet Computer (TIC), which aims to challenge Amazon's cloud computing business.

(image by Dejan Zakic)

In this week's Insights, we hear Jordi Visser explain why betting on the favourite is not always the most profitable strategy in either horse racing or markets.

Big bank stocks have been a favourite among Canadian investors for decades. Is it finally time to ride a smaller horse?

The odds on financial system disruption look good. (Image by Jeff Griffith)

Also, could the Alberta oil patch become the battery patch? Finally, if you are waiting on drill results from a Nevada gold miner, John Kaiser explains why it may be taking so long.