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February 2026 market update

Mar 06, 2026 - Canada Life

February was defined by tensions, tariffs, trade talk and shifting rate paths. See how these events filtered through markets....

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January 2026 market update

Feb 05, 2026 - Tom Fraser

January markets reflected shifting trade dynamics, persistent inflation, and rising global risk – all building pressure beneath the surface. Geopolitics, central bank decisions and energy markets contributed to the tremors shaping the investment land...

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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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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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Dividend investing

To diversify and balance your portfolio, you may want to consider dividend investing. This strategy can help reduce volatility in your portfolio....

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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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October 2023 market update

For the month ended October 31, 2023...

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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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What are market cycles?

The natural cycle of markets is to rise and fall. Long-term trends show that stock prices are continually rising....

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