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Market Watch: October 2025

Market Watch

October brought another round of rate cuts from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada, yet markets seemed unsure about what comes next. The Fed lowered rates by 25 basis points to…

Market Watch: September 2025

Market Watch

September brought a major shift for U.S. markets. After holding rates steady for months, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate for the first time in 2025 to 4.0%-4.25%. This move signaled…

Market Watch: August 2025

Market Watch

This year’s Jackson Hole Symposium surprised many market watchers. Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a more measured tone than expected. While he acknowledged that inflation has cooled…

Market Watch: July 2025

Market Watch

July proved to be a turning point, as equity markets held strong, showcasing resilience amid a backdrop of uncertainty. Both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada are carefully navigating between…

Market Watch: June 2025

Market Watch

Canadian markets continued their upward momentum in June 2025, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising by 2.91% over the month. While equities held up well, the latest economic data pointed to…

Market Watch: May 2025

Market Watch

As we progress through the second quarter of 2025, Canadian financial markets have shown resilience, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising 5.6% in May. This edition offers a closer look at the key…

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