by Brent Vandermeer | Jul 10, 2025 | Market Commentary
Market Pulse Despite trade tensions, conflict in the Middle East, and rising AI competition abroad, the S&P 500 rose nearly 5% in June. Investors continue to buy on dips, driven by optimism that AI innovation will sustain market growth. In the U.S., unemployment...
by Brent Vandermeer | Jun 6, 2025 | Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse Global equity markets extended their rebound from April’s lows, buoyed by strong corporate earnings and easing geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 advanced 3.83% in May, led primarily by strength in the “Magnificent Seven” technology and AI-related...
by Erin Gendron | May 15, 2025 | CP Insights
The past few years have brought more change — and uncertainty — than many of us could have anticipated. As life evolves, so do our financial needs, priorities, and goals. That’s why it’s important to take a moment to reflect, refresh, and revise your financial,...
by Brent Vandermeer | May 13, 2025 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse Markets rallied at periods through the month, but beneath the surface, anxiety is mounting. The S&P 500’s gain and Bitcoin’s rise mask deeper investor unease as U.S. assets lose their haven appeal amid escalating trade tensions. A weakening dollar,...
by Brent Vandermeer | Apr 14, 2025 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse Global financial markets were rocked through March and into early April as investors reacted sharply to sweeping new US tariffs targeting over 60 countries, including China and the EU. The move reignited recession fears and triggered a broad selloff....
by Brent Vandermeer | Mar 12, 2025 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse Ontarians gave incumbent premier Doug Ford another mandate with the hopes that he would be able to protect jobs amidst the cross-border economic uncertainty surrounding trade. As Canada’s manufacturing hub, Ontario plays a pivotal role in...
by Brent Vandermeer | Feb 10, 2025 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse The International Monetary Fund has lifted its 2025 global growth forecast to 3.3%, mainly on stronger US growth at 2.7%, despite downgrades for others like the euro area at 1%. Slowing inflation—from 5.7% last year to 4.2% in 2025 and 3.5% in 2026—should...
by Brent Vandermeer | Jan 9, 2025 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse Germany faces a critical economic crossroads as Europe’s largest economy struggles with stagnation, a 5% GDP shortfall since pre-pandemic trends, and structural challenges including the loss of cheap Russian energy and lagging competitiveness in key...
by Brent Vandermeer | Dec 10, 2024 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse The year has been exceptional for equity holders, and November continued the trend with a notable “Trump bump.” The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed an exceptional 7.48%, and the S&P 500 rose 5.62%, as markets responded positively to...
by Brent Vandermeer | Nov 14, 2024 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
Market Pulse The Bank of Canada cut rates by 50bps during October in an attempt to spur growth by easing the pressure on Canadian consumers. Although a 50bps cut is not insignificant, the move was expected and resulted in little market movement upon the news. The...
