January 2024 market update Rates signal peak, consumers spending streaks and supply leaks

2 years ago

Introduction Global equity markets edged higher over January. Sentiment was largely mixed as investors parsed through economic data and central…

December 2023 market update Economic hurdles: a global tango of challenges

2 years ago

Introduction Investor sentiment improved in December on rising expectations that major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”),…

December 2023 market update Economic hurdles: a global tango of challenges

2 years ago

Introduction Investor sentiment improved in December on rising expectations that major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”),…

Essential Tax Numbers 2024

2 years ago

To give you information for updated tax rates, click on the link below: Essential tax numbers: updated for 2024 |…

Happy New Year 2024!

2 years ago

We would like to take this opportunity to express thanks and gratitude to our associates, staff, partners and our families…

Lazar Holiday Party 2023

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We gathered to celebrate 2023 on December 15th with advisors, spouses and our business partners. We look forward to a…

November 2023 market update – Riding the economic waves

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Introduction Global equity markets surged higher over November amid rising expectations that global central banks may be nearing the end…

October 2023 market update – Canadians less rosy on the economy

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Introduction Global equity markets fell over October as geopolitical tensions, relatively weak economic data and the possibility of higher-for-longer interest…

September 2023 market update A slowing Canadian housing market and U.S. economy

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Introduction Global equity markets fell over September as expectations of interest rates being higher for longer weighed on investor confidence.…

August 2023 market update – Rising mortgage and energy costs push inflation higher despite a softening labour market

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Introduction Global equity markets fell over the month of August. Investor sentiment soured on signs pointing to more interest rate…