Threat of Tarriffs

November 29, 2024 |Trevor & Ahsen

North American equity markets are flirting with new highs, even as the incoming U.S. administration introduced fresh uncertainty. President-elect Donald Trump recently proposed sweeping tariffs: 25% on imports from Canada and Mexico and an additional

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Pondering a U.S. policy potpourri

Pondering a U.S. policy potpourri

November 22, 2024 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

How can investors separate the policy changes that are likely to really matter for the economy from those that get a lot of press but may not have the most traction?

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Fed rate cuts for what?

Fed rate cuts for what?

November 15, 2024 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed has cut policy rates by 75 basis points since September only to see longer-term Treasury yields and mortgage rates increase by the same degree. We take a closer look at this divergence and its implications.

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U.S. presidential election: Back to the future

U.S. presidential election: Back to the future

November 08, 2024 |Kelly Bogdanova

In a historic political comeback, Donald Trump has again won the presidency. We look at the policies like taxes and tariffs shaping the investment climate. With political polarization high, don’t let emotions cloud your investment decisions.

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Earnings Growth & US Election Implications

November 04, 2024 |Trevor & Ahsen

U.S. elections are just days away. We understand the scrutiny being placed on the presidential candidates and their policies but are mindful of the checks and balances that are built into the U.S. government structure that may constrain the next..

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