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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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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.…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago

February 2023 market update – Central banks continue the fight against inflation

Introduction Global equity markets ticked lower in February as economic data pointed to more interest rate increases by global central…

3 years ago

January 2023 market update – The Bank of Canada signals a pause on the horizon

Introduction January data revealed resiliency throughout major economies despite considerable economic uncertainty and tighter financial conditions. The U.S., Europe and…

3 years ago

2023 Market Outlook Report

By Canada Life Investment Management | Jan. 5, 2023 Geopolitical risks, inflation and market volatility continue to raise the risk…

3 years ago

December 2022 market update-After a seventh hike by the Bank of Canada

are rates likely to be paused in 2023? Introduction Global equity markets fell over December 2022 as global banks continued…

3 years ago