Proof Point: Weak productivity is threatening Canada’s post-pandemic wage growth

 February 28, 2024 |Nathan Janzen
Canadian wage growth has been unusually high, but looks more modest when measured against surging inflation and relative to acute labour shortages earlier in the pandemic recovery. Now lagging productivity in Canada (along with a softening labour market...
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Economic update and staying focused on the long-term

 February 27, 2024 |Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth
In this week’s economic update, we examine the most recent earnings results and their impact on the equities market. Specifically, we’ll be unpacking the influence of the “Magnificent Seven” on the market’s overall earnings growth, and speaking to the...
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Positioning for inflation shocks

Positioning for inflation shocks

 February 16, 2024 |Sean Killin

Geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty are driving inflation risks. We look at the potential role of fixed income in portfolio positioning.

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End of the correction? Canada’s housing market is warming up

End of the correction? Canada’s housing market is warming up

 February 14, 2024 |Robert Hogue
It may be the unusually mild weather or the modest drop in fixed mortgage rates since November—or both—but Canadian house hunters have more energy this winter. Importantly, they’re landing more deals. Home resales in Canada increased for the second month...
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Chinese New Year

Economic update, 10-Minute Take, and Chinese New Year

 February 13, 2024 |Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth
In this week’s economic update, we are focusing on the U.S. and unpacking the factors that have contributed to a resilient and even strengthening economy south of the border – and how this could impact inflation and the central banks potential response...
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