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13 March 2025
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsTariff wars and financial market fluctuations: Impact and outlookMarkets mostly down at the end of the month. Increased volatility due to tariff threats.
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07 February 2025
Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in JanuaryMarkets up at the end of January. Policy rate cuts: more to come in Canada; few in the U.S. in 2025.
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16 January 2025
Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in DecemberMarkets end the year on a downtrend, awaiting the policies of the new U.S. administration. Few key rate cuts expected in Canada and the United States in 2025.
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20 December 2024
Finance and investments, Investment and marketsWhat moved the markets in NovemberOn December 11, the Bank of Canada announced another 0.50% policy rate cut.
Governments worldwide prepare for the incoming U.S. president. -
14 November 2024
Finance and investments, Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in OctoberFurther 0.50% rate cut by the Bank of Canada.
Market positioning in response to a second term for Donald Trump as President of the United States. -
15 October 2024
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in SeptemberChina unveils new initiatives to stimulate its economy. First round of rate cuts by the Fed. The FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, which includes Canadian government and corporate bonds, has posted a positive return of 4.27% year to date
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18 September 2024
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in AugustOn September 4, the Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for the third time, by 0.25%, to 4.25%. The market is expecting two or three more cuts this year.
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15 August 2024
Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in JulySignificant rise in stock markets, mainly outside the U.S. Global economic slowdown.
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12 March 2024
Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsWhat moved the markets in FebruaryNo change in the Bank of Canada or Fed policy rates. Canadian economy slowing, but not in recession. Continued growth of the U.S. economy. Record levels on the U.S. market, driven by the theme of artificial intelligence.
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06 February 2024
Distinctions, Investment and markets, News, Press releasefdp (Professional’s Financial) shines again with two new FundGrade A+® distinctionsOnce again, fdp (Professional’s Financial) shined during the gala evening held in Toronto on February 1 by Fundata inc., winning FundGrade A+® distinctions for remarkable and consistent risk-adjusted performance of two of its funds:
