Vortex of volatility

Vortex of volatility

March 07, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

A period of rapid-fire developments has understandably put investors on edge. We make sense of five catalysts tugging on stock markets and elucidate why we’re not ready to throw in the towel on the two-year-plus bull market just yet.

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

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...
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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

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

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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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As the threat of U.S. tariffs remains a regular topic of news outlets, we examine the potential highs and lows and their effects.

U.S. tariff give and take

February 26, 2025 |Joseph Wu, CFA and Josh Nye

As the threat of U.S. tariffs remains a regular topic of news outlets, we examine the potential highs and lows and their effects.

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How will Europe respond to U.S. tariff threats?

How will Europe respond to U.S. tariff threats?

February 20, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

For the European Union, the economic impact of U.S. tariffs will depend on their level and duration. We investigate the implications of rapidly changing U.S. trade policies, and explore how the EU may respond.

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Focus on earnings season

Focus on earnings season

February 18, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

Washington, D.C. policy decisions have been in the spotlight of late, but we think investors should not take their eyes off the results and clues coming from Q4 earnings season.

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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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Sandra Sparanese, FCSI, CFP, CIM

Senior Portfolio Manager and Financial Planner

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