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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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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.






