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

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

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...
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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...
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The double-edged AI sword

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...
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Around the world in 80 seconds – Winter 2025

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...
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Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

Tariffs’ leverage extends far beyond trade

February 05, 2025 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.

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Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

Video: Bank of Canada cuts interest rate to 3% amid U.S. trade uncertainty

January 30, 2025 |Josh Nye, Canadian Fixed Income Strategist

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate in January to 3% from 3.25% amid ongoing uncertainty over the threat of U.S. tariffs.

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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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The end of China’s challenging chapter?

The end of China’s challenging chapter?

October 31, 2024 |Frédérique Carrier

China’s economy is struggling. A coordinated stimulus to curb the crippling housing crisis and support local governments is being announced. We explore the measures undertaken and contemplated and their potential implications for portfolios.

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Top scams of 2024: What to watch for

Top scams of 2024: What to watch for

October 30, 2024 |Portfolio Advisor – Fall 2024

One of the best ways to protect yourself from fraud is to be aware of the most common scams that fraudsters are leaning into right now. Learn some of the top scams of this year and how to protect yourself against them.

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