ES Insights

Canada is back at 2% inflation, but it’s too soon to pop the champagne. What’s driving prices now looks very different from before the pandemic.

In this week’s economic update, we are examining the recent interest rate cut announced by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Specifically, we are looking at the decision itself, and it’s impact on the U.S. economy and financial markets. In the same theme, we...

“The last thing you want is for your cottage, a place of great memories, a true family treasure, to end up being a wedge that drives your family apart.”

After biding its time, the Fed kicked off its monetary easing cycle with a strong start out of the rate cut gates. While investors may harbor concerns the Fed is getting ahead of itself, we highlight why we’re encouraged by the Fed’s proactive move.

The economic environment could be in for an about-face. We look at what investors should be focusing on, beyond the same old same old, in this election year.

The slowing in year-over-year price growth to a 2.0% rate - the lowest since February 2021, and right in line with the Bank of Canada’s (BoC's) 2% inflation target - was largely driven by lower gasoline (and oil) prices but broader underlying inflation...

A gulf exists between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on policy issues. Following is an executive summary of the third article in our U.S. election series in which we address key policy differences that matter most to the economy and stock market.

The income earned by graduates has lagged tuition growth, particularly in fields such as engineering, architecture, and related sciences.

In this week’s economic update, we are looking at the Canadian economy and the drivers behind the economy’s recent performance numbers. This includes a review of the Canadian equity market, labour market, employment numbers and mortgage updates. We examine...