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Presidential Election: Why Perspective Matters

In the wake of the U.S. elections, let’s review a few factors that need to be considered in order to put the impact of the results into perspective.
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The Fed Continues its Rate Cuts Against the Backdrop of the Election

In line with market expectations, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) lowered its policy rate by 25 basis points on Thursday. This recent move, which brings the federal funds target rate within a range of 4.50-4.75%, follows a half-percentage point cut in September.
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Bank of Canada Backs Recent Rate Cut with Strong Conviction

Following three cuts of 25 basis points, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a fourth consecutive reduction of its policy rate, this time by 50 basis points to 3.75%.
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Building Blocks: How Commercial Mortgages Can Diversify Portfolios

With interest rates set to decline, investing in commercial mortgages may become more attractive as part of a well-constructed diversified portfolio due to the additional yield they can offer.
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Fed Cuts Rate More Than Expected

The United States Federal Reserve lowered its policy rate by 50 basis points to a target range of 4.75-5.0% on September 18. This first cut since 2020 was stronger than the 25-bps cut expected by markets. The decision came with revised Fed forecasts that show higher unemployment rates, lower inflation, and lower policy rates than in June 2024.
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Bank of Canada Dealing with Two-Speed Inflation Data

The Bank of Canada cut its policy rate for a third consecutive time on Wednesday, lowering it by 25 basis points to 4.25% in a decision that was widely anticipated by markets.
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Case Study: Selecting Companies Engaged in the Transition

More than ever, investing in companies aligned with the climate transition is a crucial step in helping steer the economy toward lower carbon emissions.
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Case Study: Supporting Development of Clean Energy

Our approach in selecting investments for our Impact Fixed Income Strategy is a subject that generates interest. This case study aims to shed some light on our process and our criteria.
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Markets React Swiftly to the Spectre of a Recession in the United States

Stock markets worldwide accelerated their fall on Monday, alarmed by a slowdown in the U.S. jobs market that has investors fearing an American recession.
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Beyond Market Noise: Highlighting the Benefits of Balanced Portfolios

Canadian equity and fixed income markets have been on diverging paths since the beginning of the year, after both producing positive returns in 2023. Meanwhile, inflation has trended downward, Canadian economic growth has picked up, and the Bank of Canada has started to ease its monetary policy. What does this mean for markets?
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