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20 September 2021
Financial panoramaWaiting for JacksonHolePart of August passed in anticipation of the speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which was due to take place at the Fed’s meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This communication was to disclose the Fed’s intentions regarding the reduction of its bond purchases.
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24 August 2021
Financial panoramaThe recovery continues
The Canadian and U.S. stock markets are at record levels. Companies have started reporting their results for the second quarter of 2021 and they are very encouraging. Overall, sales and profits are exceeding expectations, and the market has revised upwards earnings forecasts for the next few quarters.
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21 July 2021
Financial panoramaThe Fed continues to surprise
The key event in June was certainly the meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). As expected, no rate hike was announced, but the forecast now includes a planned increase in 2023, which is sooner than expected.
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15 June 2021
Financial panoramaInflation: temporary or sustained rise?
The rise in the Consumer Price Index and the Producer Price Index in the United States came as a big surprise, exceeding expectations and even outpacing inflation indicators.
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19 May 2021
Financial panoramaStrong economic growth
The United States is experiencing a significant economic recovery, boosted by the success of the vaccination campaign and consumer confidence. Inflation remains stable, as does the U.S. Federal Reserve’s key rate.
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21 April 2021
Financial panoramaLong-term interest rates on the rise
As in February, sharp rises in long-term interest rates occurred in March around the world. Such increases negatively impact the value of growth stocks, which significantly limits their performance.
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15 March 2021
Financial panoramaLong-term interest rates on the rise
The month of February was marked by a widespread, sharp rise in long-term interest rates. This led to a decline in growth stocks, whose value is negatively impacted by an increase in rates.
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15 February 2021
Financial panoramaFinancial Panorama -february2021
The announcement of strong performance has led to an increase in projected earnings for 2021.
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18 January 2021
Financial panoramaFinancial Panorama
December was positive for the markets, with discussions about a new U.S. fiscal package and public health approval of the first vaccine propelling them higher.
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16 December 2020
Financial panoramaFinancial Panorama-december
The month of November kicked off the U.S. election. The outcome of the election was well received by the markets.
