What’s happening on the markets? Which major trends are emerging? To help you better understand the issues and keep abreast of the news, the Financial offers you its Financial Panorama.
Prepared by our investment team,the Financial Panorama presents a comprehensive monthly overview of the key developments that are likely to affect the markets.
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Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and marketsThe gold rush: A new global phenomenon
Historically, gold has been considered a safe haven and a hedge against currency devaluation, primarily of the U.S. dollar. Similarly, when longer-term U.S. interest rates exceed forecast inflation, the price of gold tends to remain stable or even decline, because if a government bond offers a 4% yield while inflation is 3%, your purchasing power is protected and even increased. The currency therefore retains its value.
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Financial panorama, In focus, Investment and markets, NewsEconomic outlook and tariffs: market reactions
The addition of 60,400 jobs in September exceeded expectations by 5,000 and reversed last month’s losses. Despite this increase, the unemployment rate remained stable at 7.1%. Wage growth also remained unchanged at 3.6%. The manufacturing sector added 27,800 jobs, suggesting that the Canadian economy is managing to grow despite tariffs.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsThe tariff era: Growing markets, slowing economies
Le 12 mai 2025, les représentant américains et chinois ont convenu de réduire le taux des tarifs à 30 % pour les importations aux États-Unis et à 10 % pour les importations en Chine, et ce, pour une période de 90 jours. L’accord sous-entendait l’autorisation de la part des autorités gouvernementales chinoises d’une reprise des exportations de minerais rares.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsFinancial markets on the rise in a still uncertain environment
U.S. Big Beautiful Bill passed. In Canada, Bill C-5 (One Canadian Economy Act) passed. Since April 2, markets have been awaiting the outcome of tariff negotiations. The high level of indecision is slowing business spending, and possibly consumer spending too.
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Financial panorama, Investment and markets, NewsStock rebound in May, economies under watch
On May 12, 2025, U.S. and Chinese officials agreed to reduce the tariff rate to 30% for imports into the U.S. and 10% for imports into China, for a period of 90 days. The agreement implied that Chinese government authorities would allow the resumption of rare mineral exports.







