Insights | Jason Dong

Canada’s housing market retreats amid trade war

March 19, 2025 |Robert Hogue

The threat of U.S. tariffs has become top of mind for those considering buying or selling a home in Canada. Concerns about the significant damage that hefty tariffs would inflict on the economy prompted many buyers and sellers to hit pause in February—leading...

动荡漩涡

March 13, 2025 |Jay Zhang

快速变化的发展态势无可避免地令投资者感到不安。本文将解析影响股市的 5 大因素，并阐明为何这场持续两年多的牛市仍然值得坚守。

Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 2.75% as U.S. trade tensions persist

March 13, 2025 |Josh Nye

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate again in March, this time to 2.75% from 3%.

What is the impact of tariffs on the U.S. economy?

March 06, 2025 |Mike Reid and Carrie Freestone

The effective U.S. tariff rate is now at its highest level since the 1940s after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico on March 4. A new order was also signed for China, increasing tariffs to...

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach

Although trade policies are evolving and government responses remain uncertain, here is a summary of what we know.

U.S. tariffs on Canada take effect: What is the state of play?

March 06, 2025 |Frances Donald and Cynthia Leach

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...

Give your portfolio a raise! The importance of regularly increasing your investment plan to help grow your wealth

February 12, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Winter 2025

Regular investing is a great way to build wealth over time. But it isn't just about consistency – it's about growing your contributions to at least match the rate of inflation and thereby building wealth faster and more effectively. Let's explore why...

Five key areas of wealth planning

February 12, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Winter 2025

With the new year well on its way, it’s a great time to continue considering your wealth goals and plans. From establishing, reviewing, or refreshing your goals and priorities, to considering what risks or opportunities you want to address, we can help...

The double-edged AI sword

February 12, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Winter 2025

The availability, adaptability and evolution of AI has made it easier for fraudsters to trick targets out of money and information. The emergence and evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. It has been rapidly adopted by...

Around the world in 80 seconds – Winter 2025

February 12, 2025 |Portfolio Advisor – Winter 2025

Canada With inflation firmly within its target range (1-3%), the Bank of Canada (BoC) reduced its target for the overnight rate again in January, cutting the benchmark by a further twenty-five basis points (0.25%) to 3%. The ongoing cuts not only signal...