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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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Understanding risk tolerance

Oct 31, 2023

Risk tolerance measures your willingness and ability to handle a loss in the value of your investments. Understanding your risk tolerance can help you prepare for market changes and save you a lot of stress...

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What are segregated funds?

Oct 27, 2023

Segregated fund policies give you the freedom to invest while offering insurance protection to preserve your savings...

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Options for managing risk in volatile times

Oct 24, 2023

Investment options, such as low-volatility funds, dividend-paying stock funds, income-focused balanced funds, managed solutions and segregated funds, can help you manage risk during market volatility...

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How to survive a market downturn – lessons to make investing less intimidating

Oct 19, 2023

Diversification can help you weather market volatility because spreading investments across asset classes can help reduce risk...

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How to deal with market volatility

Oct 16, 2023

All investing includes risk, but there are ways to manage that risk. Creating an investment plan can help you manage your investment risk...

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September 2023 market update

Oct 06, 2023

For the month ended September 30, 2023. Read our monthly update to find out what’s been moving markets...

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What are mutual funds?

Oct 05, 2023

Explore what mutual funds are and how they work so you can build your investment plan to help you reach your financial goals...

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Don’t let emotions rule your investment plan

Sep 27, 2023

There are several strategies you can use to take the emotion out of your investing...

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Why you should choose a beneficiary

Sep 21, 2023

Choosing a beneficiary is an important part of your financial plan...

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