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October 2023 market update – Canadians less rosy on the economy

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

6 months ago

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

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

7 months ago

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

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

8 months ago

Golf Tournament – Aug 10/2023

What a great day on August 10, 2023 supporting the Hamilton Police Association! Thank you Jaimi Bannon, President

9 months ago

July 2023 market update – Mortgage costs continue to drive inflation

Introduction Global equity markets moved higher over the month of July. Investor sentiment was largely positive as economic data pointed…

9 months ago

June 2023 market update – Canada sees first decline in job numbers since August 2022

Introduction Global equity markets advanced over the month of June. Global equities got a boost at the beginning of the…

10 months ago

May 2023 market update – Inflation ticks higher in Canada

Introduction Global equity markets finished slightly lower in May. Investors treaded cautiously amid uncertainty about an agreement on the U.S.…

11 months ago

April 2023 market update – Canadians are feeling the squeeze of higher rates

Introduction Global equity markets were relatively volatile over April but finished the month higher. Sentiment swung as investors speculated about…

1 year ago

Day of Learning with Capintel, Fidelity and BMO

We were happy to have a day of learning with presentations from Capintel, Fidelity and BMO participating in our quarterly…

1 year ago

March 2023 market update – Bank of Canada hits pause while the U.S. Fed continues hikes

Introduction Global equity markets advanced over March 2023 but experienced periods of volatility. Investor confidence was frayed after the failures…

1 year ago