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Stick to the plan

Volatility, economic and policy uncertainty, and tariff rhetoric are factors that have cast doubt and created a broad-based lack of confidence among investors, clients, and other stakeholders. (For full article) 

Equity volatility clusters 

Days of high volatility, both upward and downward, tend to arrive in rapid succession, often clustering around major global disruptions.

While these turbulent periods are difficult for investors to endure, the relationship between the best- and worst-performing

days underscores the importance of adhering to a long-term investment plan.  (For full article)

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Tariffs: Bracing for market impact

The 2018–2019 U.S.-China trade conflict underscored how tariff uncertainty can dampen sentiment, depressing valuations even if the earnings impact turns out to be modest. Given an unusually wide range of potential tariff outcomes, what approach should investors take?

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Canada confronts U.S. protectionism

U.S. trade policy is taking a more restrictive turn with potential implications for Canada’s economy and equity market. For investors, we believe maintaining a disciplined approach and resisting knee-jerk reactions to headlines will be the best way to navigate through what could be repeated bouts of market volatility.

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S&P 500 rally: When a rising tide lifts some boats more than others

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The greenback’s volatile year underscores the interplay between cyclical drivers and longer-term valuation challenges—factors that could have implications for global equity leadership.

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We’re increasingly of the view that a series of disruptions are masking a very real cyclical U.S. economic slowdown underneath the surface.

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We outline some of the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.

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The Fed raises the bar for lower rates

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Despite a second consecutive rate cut, a hawkish turn from the Fed supports our view that it’s on hold until at least 2026. While that may have previously caused market turbulence, investors seem content with the idea the Fed has already done enough.

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