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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, 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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Expert insight, In focus, Investment and marketsFinancial markets: Review of a turbulent first half
On the eve of what we hope will be a rejuvenating summer period, we asked our Chief Investment Officer Daniel Solomon and two strategists on his team, Yann Furic and Max D’Alessandro, to share their takeaways from the first half of 2025 and how they see things going forward.
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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.






