In the early months of 2020, the coronavirus outbreak led to a sudden market meltdown—only to be followed by a surprisingly quick recovery by the summer. Not long after, in 2022, equity markets around the world entered bear market territory. In 2023, the markets rallied. It’s no wonder that many i...
Every year, inevitably, April 30 rolls around. In the weeks leading up to the personal income tax return filing deadline, many across Canada brace themselves for the ordeal of getting their financial paperwork in order. Few enjoy the process of preparing to file their taxes. But what may seem like a...
We invite you to attend our Wealth Matters webcast, providing timely investment and global market updates. This session will be presented by estate planning specialists from Assante’s Wealth Planning Group Management. In this webcast, they will discuss: Important factors in the planning and ex...
In the realm of personal finance, cash flow is a term that often surfaces, yet its significance remains underappreciated by many. At its core, cash flow is about understanding how your money moves – where it comes from and where it goes. In this digital age, where transactions are swift and often ou...
Market Focus Canada’s standard of living continues to decline. Canada’s economic output was soft in 2023. Statistics Canada announced that, on a monthly basis, real gross domestic product (GDP) by industry expanded by 0.2% in November, following “flat” results in each of the previous three months. I...
The good start to 2024 continued for investors in February as equities had another positive month and Q4 2023 earnings season has been strong. Read the February 2024 Market Commentary here. Here’s a summary of the main events that steered the markets. Monthly market developments Despite dipping mid...
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