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December 2025 market update

Jan 08, 2026 - Canada Life

Global markets ended 2025 on a cautious upswing, with resilient North American growth, soft demand in China, and record highs in key commodities shaping the outlook for 2026....

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November 2025 market update

Dec 04, 2025 - Canada Life

Markets may look calm, but the details tell a different story. Canada’s ambitious budget, Japan’s tariff struggles, and the U.S. emerging from its longest shutdown ever are shaping the global outlook....

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October 2025 market update

Nov 06, 2025 - Canada Life

October was a month of mixed signals. While equities climbed and AI leaders like NVIDIA surged, Canada faced trade setbacks and a slowing labour market. The Bank of Canada responded with another rate cut....

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September 2025 market update

Oct 07, 2025 - Canada Life

Markets gained ground in September, lifted by rate cuts and easing inflation. Canadian and U.S. equities reached record highs, with materials leading performance. Gold rose, oil slipped....

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August 2025 market update

Sep 09, 2025 - Canada Life

Canada Life Monthly. For the month ended August 31, 2025...

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Prepare for your financial future this Lunar New Year

Three tips for preparing your finances this Lunar New Year....

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Holiday budgeting ideas

Holiday budgeting tips to help you get a grip on your holiday spending ahead of time to save you last-minute anxiety....

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Alternative holiday gift ideas

Tired of budgeting stress during the holiday season? Try these alternative gift ideas to celebrate the true spirit of giving....

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Insurance basics for kids

Insurance may seem like a complex topic to talk to your kids about. But sharing basic insurance concepts can help prepare your kids for the future....

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Investing basics for kids

It might seem odd to talk to your kids about investing, but by introducing the topic early, you prepare them for financial decisions they’ll need to make as adults....

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Needs versus wants

Helping your child understand the difference between needs and wants will help them as they learn to manage their own money....

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Teach your kids how to budget

Learning how to budget is a core financial skill that will set your child up for future success. It’s never too early to start....

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Help your kids set SMART financial goals

Using the SMART goal framework to set financial goals can help your kids set and achieve their goals...

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Is your kid ready for their first job? Here’s how you can help them.

Working at a job as a teenager has many benefits, including developing social and professional skills, saving money for school or wherever life might take them and sharpening money and time management skills....

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Help your kids make the most of their allowance money

Giving an allowance to your kids can be a great way to teach them about managing their own money. This can help make budgeting a practical, and even fun activity...

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