On September 17, both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve cut policy rates by 25 basis points, a move that came despite stock markets hovering near all-time highs. With Canada facing a shrinking GDP, falling exports, and cooling inflation
Jackson Hole Shifts the Fed’s Focus At this year’s Jackson Hole conference, Fed Chair Jay Powell surprised markets with a clear change in tone. After months of prioritizing inflation, the Fed may now be turning its attention to the labour market
U.S. Jobs Report Falls Short of Expectations The August 1st U.S. jobs report showed non-farm payrolls rising by just 73,000, well below the expected 110,000. Revisions to prior months further
Markets Hold Steady Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Uncertain Rate Cuts Despite a dramatic turn of events in the Middle East, marked by a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, markets have shown surprising resilience. Oil prices dipped
Holding Steady Amid Global Shifts The Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.75% this week, signaling a cautious approach amid shifting global trade dynamics and cooling inflation. With GDP expected to slow, unemployment on the rise
Volatility, Uncertainty, and a New Political Landscape Markets were anything but quiet in April. A flurry of shifting trade policies drove significant volatility, with the S&P 500 swinging more than
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Interest Rates, Trade Tensions, and Market Resilience The Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve recently made significant moves with their interest rates, but that’s just the
Market Volatility Returns: How Trump’s Policies and Rate Cuts Are Shaping the Economy Donald Trump’s return to the White House has reignited market turbulence, with social media posts once again
2024 in Review: A Stellar Year for Investors and What’s Next 2024 offered valuable insights for investors, with declining interest rates, steady earnings growth, and strong economic performance in developed
Markets Surge Amid Post-Election Optimism, Trade Tensions Mount Introducing the December 2024 edition of our Chartbook Market Comment slides. Global markets hit record highs post-election, but Trump’s tariff threats signal
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The Bank of Canada and U.S. Federal Reserve both delivered rate cuts, but diverging tones and talk of artificial intelligence, are shaping investor sentiment.