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North American equity markets have continued to push higher through the first month of the year. Given the anticipation for lower interest rates, all eyes remain focused on the world's central banks. This past week, the Bank of Canada decided to maintain...

Happy new year. Market action in the first few weeks has been relatively muted, contrasting with the strong gains witnessed towards the end of last year. This moderation can be attributed to a string of slightly stronger global economic data, prompting...

It is hard to believe, but 2023 is coming to an end. Fortunately, both global equity and bond markets appear to be finishing the year on a strong note. This strength can be attributed primarily to two factors. First, the rate of inflation continues to...

The month of November finished on a high note, marking one of the best months this year for global equity and fixed income markets. This strength reflects growing confidence that inflationary pressures are easing, central banks are largely finished with...

We analyze the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and outline the tax and support measures that may impact Canadians and their families.

Thus far, the month of November is proving to be one of the stronger periods of the year with global equity and bond markets notably higher. Those gains have made up for some of the weakness witnessed during the first part of the fall. There may be a...

The month of September proved to be challenging for global investors, with increased volatility and declines in prices across most sectors. Notably, the technology sector, a standout performer for most of the year, wasn’t immune as it too fell victim...

Recent signs of a cooling Canadian economy led the Bank of Canada to hold interest rates steady this week, as anticipated. Canada's GDP for the second quarter fell short of forecasts, though factors such as the port strike and wildfires were partly to...

The second half of the summer saw more subdued price action with both equity and bond markets showing a slight decline. Investors’ immediate attention is likely on takeaways from a major conference of global central bank leaders and third-quarter results...