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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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Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate Amid Mixed Signals

As expected, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a further 25 basis point cut in its key interest rate on Wednesday, bringing it to 4.5%. This is the second consecutive rate cut since June when the rate reached 5% following a period of sharp increases aimed at easing post-pandemic inflation.
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Unpacking the Market: Making Sense of Canadian Equities

After a tumble in late spring 2024, Canadian equity markets resumed their upward journey.
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