Viewpoints about Canada
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Q2 2025 in review
Canada’s stock market recovered from early weakness to deliver a solid return in the second quarter. Equities plunged in the first week of April following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs that were far higher than investors had been expecting.
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Why advice matters: navigating through the markets
In our April 2025 Wealth Insights webinar, we look at how to navigate short-term market disruptions and discuss investment scenarios in an era of unpredictable U.S. economic and trade policy.
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Gauging the impact of trade tensions on the Canadian fixed-income market
Recent developments in global trade have placed significant pressure on Canadian markets, as newly imposed U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures from Canada reshape the economic landscape. We’ve outlined the key updates, market reactions, and touched on what we believe to be the bright spots in Canadian fixed income.
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Rising uncertainty amid tariff threats―what does it mean for Canadian investors?
The Trump Administration announced that the United States was imposing significant tariffs on its largest trading partners. What does this mean for Canadian investors?
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Our 2025 market outlook: navigating a year of uncertainty
In our kickoff Wealth Insights webinar for 2025, we take a look at the key forces shaping the global economy and markets this year.
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Here come the tariffs: why it’s too soon to draw conclusions
The recent announcement of U.S. tariffs on key global trade partners has perhaps raised more questions than it answered.
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Navigating changes together
Canada’s stock market produced a double-digit gain and outperformed its developed-market peers in the third quarter. Economic growth remained sluggish, with initial data indicating that third-quarter GDP would likely miss estimates.
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Changes to the capital gains tax—what could they mean for you?
The 2024 federal budget proposed changes to the capital gains tax. See how they may apply to you, and what they could mean for your retirement planning.
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Navigating market shifts: global interest-rate trends and market dynamics
Canada’s equity market traded sideways in Q2, while U.S. stocks surged to new heights, led by the information technology and communications sectors. Read our Q2 review.
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