Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

Fall Economic Statement 2024: Canada boosts investment appeal and the deficit deepens

December 18, 2024 |Rachel Battaglia, Robert Hogue and Cynthia Leach
Given the political uncertainty facing Canada, the fate of many of the measures announced in the 2024 Fall Economic Statement is highly uncertain. However, the fiscal update still serves as a snapshot of where the economy is headed and how upcoming challenges...
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Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

Bank of Canada cuts by 50 bps, signals more gradual approach to follow

December 11, 2024 |Claire Fan
The Bottom Line: As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) cut the overnight rate by another 50 bps to 3.25% on Wednesday, right to the top end of the BoC’s “neutral” range estimate (2.25% – 3.25%). Macklem’s opening statement made clear that with interest...
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Monthly Musings

Monthly Musings- Sequence Risk & The Cash Wedge

June 30, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

When an investor transitions into retirement, the sequence of their investment returns becomes a material consideration. I discuss the benefit of the cash wedge income delivery strategy for retirees.

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Monthly Musings- Play Ball

April 01, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA
CIBC was the bank of the Toronto Blue Jays after they joined a group led by Labatt Breweries to purchase part of the team. In 1977, they purchased a 10% stake of the Toronto Blue Jays for ~$700,000. In 2000, they sold their stake to Rogers media for ~$16...
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Monthly Musings- 3 Rules of Market Volatility

February 07, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

Volatility and recessions are a normal (albeit unpleasant) part of the long-term investing experience. Thankfully, as surely as stocks have pulled back, they have rebounded and marched onwards and upwards.

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Monthly Musings- A Key Risk in Retirement

January 05, 2023 |Luke Charbonneau, CFA

Inflation is often an overlooked risk for retirees. Thankfully, owning stocks for the long-term has historically been an effective way to combat this risk.

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