iA CONNECTED

Uncertainty in U.S. trade policies led to significant market volatility, impacting bonds, equities, and currencies. Tariff announcements significantly shook investor confidence, heightening recession risks and leading to mixed results in bond markets.

April 2, 2025, may well go down as one of the most iconic turning points in the postwar global economic order. For the first time in modern history, the world’s largest economy is actively withdrawing from the global trading system it helped build and has led for more than seven decades.

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.

The uncertainty surrounding unstable U.S. trade policies weakened growth prospects in the U.S., while in Canada, the materials sector notably outperformed all other stock market sectors.

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.

The November 5 U.S. election results delivered surprises, particularly in the extent of the Republican sweep. Learn more about the economic impacts of Trump's fiscal policies and the implications for investment asset classes.