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The U.S. administration has implemented blanket tariffs on Canada and Mexico after a 30-day reprieve with 25% on all imports except 10% on Canadian energy. An additional 10% tariff on China is also planned. Canada has been hit with its largest trade shock...

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate in January to 3% from 3.25% amid ongoing uncertainty over the threat of U.S. tariffs.

Despite potential headwinds, we are generally constructive on Canadian markets, though we expect less outperformance in credit.

North American equity markets are flirting with new highs, even as the incoming U.S. administration introduced fresh uncertainty. President-elect Donald Trump recently proposed sweeping tariffs: 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional

U.S. elections are just days away. We understand the scrutiny being placed on the presidential candidates and their policies but are mindful of the checks and balances that are built into the U.S. government structure that may constrain the next..

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point in October, to 3.75%.

At some point next year, there is the potential that interest rates in Canada could sit meaningfully below interest rates in the U.S. Interest rate differentials - often influence currency flows, as funds gravitate towards higher-yielding currencies