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September 2025 Market Recap
Last Month in the Markets: September 2nd – 30th, 2025 Last Quarter in the Markets: July 1st – September 30th, 2025 What Happened in Q3 and September? Equity investors enjoyed strong performance over the past three months, including September. From an economic perspective, the month was relatively calm. Most conditions remained steady: employment stayed soft,…
August 2025 Market Recap
Last Month in the Markets: August 2025 What Happened in August? The TSX was the standout performer among North American equity indexes last month, rising nearly 5% above its July close. Not only did it outperform the S&P 500, Dow, and NASDAQ in August, but it also leads all of them in year-to-date and one-year…
July 2025 Market Recap
Last Month in the Markets: July 1st – 31st, 2025 What happened in July? Equity indexes had a strong month. New all-time highs were achieved several times by the TSX, S&P 500, and NASDAQ, while the Dow came close. President Trump’s global trade war has yet to show widespread economic consequences. For now, tariffs either haven’t…
June 2025 Market Recap
Last Month in the Markets: June 2025 What happened in the first half of 2025 The turmoil and steep decline in April caused by Trump’s global trade war now feels like a distant memory following a solid recovery. Overall, the TSX is leading North American equity indexes, with a gain of over 8.5% so far…
“What Should My Kid Do for Work?” A Wealth Manager’s Take
As wealth managers, we often get asked a simple but important question by clients: “What should my kid do for work?” While we don’t claim to be career counsellors, we do have a unique view into which professions are not only thriving—but also quietly making serious money. Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the…
The Hidden Risk in Canadian Bank Brokerages:
How “Bought Deals” Can End Up in Your Investment Account Without You Realizing When most people invest through a bank-owned brokerage in Canada, they assume their money is safe and professionally managed. After all, these are household names—Canada’s biggest banks, with decades of experience and reputations for security and trust. But behind the scenes, a…