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February 2024 market update Whose economy is shrinking and who continues to outperform?

Introduction Global equity markets moved higher over the month of February. Investors held largely positive sentiment towards riskier assets based on expectations that central banks might begin lowering interest rates later this year and that the global economy could avoid a recession. The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) and U.S. Federal [...]

February 2024 market update Whose economy is shrinking and who continues to outperform?2024-03-08T15:01:29-05:00

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

Introduction Global equity markets edged higher over January. Sentiment was largely mixed as investors parsed through economic data and central bank comments to try to predict when and how central banks will lower interest rates this year. The Bank of Canada (“BoC”), U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”) and European Central [...]

January 2024 market update Rates signal peak, consumers spending streaks and supply leaks2024-02-08T16:43:37-05:00

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

Introduction Investor sentiment improved in December on rising expectations that major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”), may begin cutting interest rates in 2024. In response, global equity markets moved higher over the month. The Fed, Bank of Canada (“BoC”), European Central Bank (“ECB”) and Bank of [...]

December 2023 market update Economic hurdles: a global tango of challenges2024-02-08T16:41:49-05:00

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

Introduction Investor sentiment improved in December on rising expectations that major central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”), may begin cutting interest rates in 2024. In response, global equity markets moved higher over the month. The Fed, Bank of Canada (“BoC”), European Central Bank (“ECB”) and Bank of [...]

December 2023 market update Economic hurdles: a global tango of challenges2024-01-09T13:34:37-05:00

Essential Tax Numbers 2024

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

Essential Tax Numbers 20242024-01-09T13:30:35-05:00

Lazar Holiday Party 2023

We gathered to celebrate 2023 on December 15th with advisors, spouses and our business partners. We look forward to a joyful holiday and a successful & prosperous 2024. Thank you everyone for your support!

Lazar Holiday Party 20232023-12-19T16:17:51-05:00

November 2023 market update – Riding the economic waves

Introduction Global equity markets surged higher over November amid rising expectations that global central banks may be nearing the end of their monetary policy tightening. Bets started to be placed about when major central banks may begin dropping interest rates. The U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”) and Bank of England [...]

November 2023 market update – Riding the economic waves2023-12-07T15:19:02-05:00

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 rates weighed on investor sentiment. Inflation continued to show signs of easing in October, which prompted central banks such as the Bank of Canada (“BoC”) and European Central Bank (“ECB”) [...]

October 2023 market update – Canadians less rosy on the economy2023-11-06T10:57:59-05:00

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. In response, investors exited risk assets. The Bank of Canada (“BoC”), U.S. Federal Reserve Board (“Fed”) and Bank of England (“BoE”) all decided to pause at their September meetings. The [...]

September 2023 market update A slowing Canadian housing market and U.S. economy2023-10-06T11:46:20-04:00
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