Economic News

Markets that had been focused almost exclusively on artificial intelligence, semiconductorEarnings, and economic growth are now having toFactorin geopolitical uncertainty. While major U.S. stock indexes remain relatively close to record highs,Volatilityhas increased noticeably as investors weigh the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict.

Canada's services sector has unexpectedly returned to growth.

For much of the past several years, investors focused heavily on:

For years, telecommunications companies were viewed primarily as stableDividend-paying businesses.

For decades, Canada's economy has benefited from close trade integration with the United States.

While investors often focus on banks, energy companies,Miningfirms, and technology stocks, another powerful trend is quietly reshaping Canada's financial sector.

The United States has proposed new tariffs targeting dozens of trading partners under a forced-labor enforcement framework. While Canada receives certain exemptions under the USMCA framework, investors remain concerned that renewed tariff disputes could create another period of uncertainty for Canadian exporters, manufacturers, resource …