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Market Pulse - The Week in Review

June 18, 2024 - Lyndsay Astley

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Market Pulse - The week in review - Feb 14th

The latest Canadian jobs report showed moderate progress with a headline figure of 37,000 new jobs, yet the underlying details present a mixed picture: most positions were part-time and in the public sector....

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Market Pulse - The week in review - Feb. 2nd 2024

As anticipated, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the status quo on interest rates. They acknowledged the solid pace of economic activity of late, showing that the balance between employment and inflation targets is improving....

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Our 2024 Wish List

Is the great inflation battle really over? Investors' wishes for a prosperous year might just come true. Explore the trends shaping your investments in 2024....

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The week in review - Jan. 19th 2024

The Bank of Canada's Business Outlook Survey for the fourth quarter of 2023 reveals a trend towards normalization in pricing behaviour, although prices are still increasing more frequently than before the pandemic....

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What to expect in 2024

As 2023 draws to a close, let’s reflect on the changes and challenges of the past year and explore enticing trends and investment opportunities for the year to come....

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Market Pulse - The week in review - Jan. 12th 2024

December inflation data in the U.S. came in slightly higher than expected with a rise in energy and food prices. Core goods prices continue to fall, influenced by shifts in consumer demand and easing supply chain issues, while core services prices, p...

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Market Pulse - The week in review - Jan. 8th 2024

Canada experienced flat job growth in December, maintaining an unemployment rate of 5.8% and recording a slight increase in hourly wages to 5.7%....

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What to expect in 2024

It is the time of the year when we reflect, celebrate and look forward....

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The week in review - Dec. 13th 2023

The Bank of Canada held the overnight rate steady at 5%, amidst an economic slowdown marked by a 1.1% contraction in Q3 GDP, which has helped temper inflation by curbing household spending and business investment....

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Market Pulse - The week in review. - Dec. 4th

Canada's economy declined by 1.1% (annualized) in Q3, considerably weaker than expected. Slower exports and inventories were the main drag on the economy, while government spending and investment in residential structures improved....

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