We are approaching the end of the "dog days of summer," a period traditionally associated with the hottest days of the year. On financial markets, July was a reminder that strong fundamentals do not always translate into a smooth performance.
Navigate June's mixed markets with insights on oil, inflation, and investment opportunities.
Equity markets in Q2 2026 delivered a generally positive, but uneven, performance across regions, shaped by resilient earnings growth, the ongoing AI-driven investment cycle, and elevated geopolitical risks.
Markets rose in May on earnings and AI optimism, but narrow leadership, geopolitical risks, and higher rates keep volatility elevated.
Stock markets rebounded strongly in April after weakening in March. The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 3.7% during the month, helped by strength in the industrial and technology sectors and by strong corporate earnings.
The spring economic update outlines several proposed changes affecting workers, home buyers, people with disabilities, and business owners. Below is a summary of selected measures that may be relevant for investors in the coming years.
Markets pulled back sharply in March as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices weighed on stocks and bonds—but this isn’t a repeat of 2022. Learn why today’s higher rates, cooler inflation, and different policy backdrop change the outlook, even amid renewed volatility.
Markets hit record highs—then headlines took over. Q1 2026 reminded investors how quickly sentiment can shift amid geopolitical uncertainty. But does volatility signal lasting damage, or temporary disruption? History offers useful clues. Explore why staying disciplined through uncertainty may matter more now than ever.
Global geopolitical and economic uncertainty has unfortunately become a defining characteristic of the 2020s, the recent increase in military activity and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East being yet another example.
As we approach the end of the calendar year, it’s important to start thinking about the 2025 tax filing deadline and planning for 2026. You can reduce your taxes by maximizing available deductions and credits.
Despite global uncertainty, markets delivered strong gains in 2025, driven by rate cuts, steady growth, and AI optimism. The year reinforced the value of focusing on long-term goals over short-term headlines.