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The beginning of the year was punctuated by frequent turbulence on the world’s stock markets, and this is likely to continue.

In May, investor confidence boosted markets, particularly US equities and high-yield bonds. However, rising rates and the appreciation of the Canadian dollar dampened some returns.

In May, markets rebounded thanks to a perceived de-escalation of trade tensions, particularly after the surprise suspension of certain tariff measures. Despite an uncertain climate, investors reacted positively to a “less bad” scenario, despite the contradictions in the Republican economic program.

On June 4, the Bank of Canada decided to maintain the policy rate from at 2.75%.

On April 16, the Bank of Canada decided to maintain the policy rate from at 2.75%.

Discover the latest publication by Dan Rohinton, Portfolio Manager at iAGAM.

In these times of great market volatility, it’s good to remember that you have resources at your disposal to stay well-informed about important issues.

President Trump's "Liberation Day" took place on April 2 and, despite strong reactions in the markets, the scenario presented is not as pessimistic as previously expected for Canada.

How does one navigate the current Canada-U.S. political climate, where real intentions are hard to discern from negotiating strategies?

Your clients are feeling uncertain about how the recent U.S. presidential election will affect the economy and their finances?

The announcement by the U.S. government of tariffs on Canadian exports has caused concern on both sides of the border.