Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

 December 18, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia, Robert Hogue and Cynthia Leach
Given the political uncertainty facing Canada, the fate of many of the measures announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement is highly uncertain. However, the fiscal update still serves as a snapshot of where the economy is headed and how upcoming challenges...
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Economic Update and Happy Holidays

 December 17, 2024 |Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth
In this week’s economic update, we are reflecting on the performance of the equity market in North America in 2024, as well as the impacts of central bank policy on inflation and growth. We then look forward to 2025 and the reasons to be optimistic for...
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Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

 December 11, 2024 |Claire Fan
The Bottom Line: As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut the overnight rate by another 50 bps to 3.25% on Wednesday, right to the top end of the BoC’s “neutral” range estimate (2.25% – 3.25%). Macklem’s opening statement made clear that with interest...
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Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

Global Insight 2025 Outlook: Canada

 December 03, 2024 |Sunny Singh, CFA, and Josh Nye

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

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Economic update, and Canadian Outlook for 2025

 December 03, 2024 |Elinesky Schuett Private Wealth
In this week’s economic update, we are examining the tariffs proposed by the U.S. President-Elect, why these tariffs are being touted now, and what (if imposed as presented) this could mean for the Canadian markets and economy. We are also sharing the...
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