USD February Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, declined by 0.6% with varied performance across regions. Global Equities Global equities declined by 0.6%, with US large-cap equities (S&P 500) down 1.3% while international developed (+1.9%) and emerging market
Perspective Amid Market Uncertainty
Since peaking at 6,147 on February 19th, the S&P 500 has dropped 9.4% to 5,572 by March 11, 2025, bringing its YTD decline to 5.2%. Interestingly, this decline contrasts with a 6.0% YTD gain in international equities (MSCI ACWI ex USA Index). This marks a reversal of the long-standing trend where US
CAD January Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated strongly by 4.5% (3.4% in USD) with all regions experiencing positive performance. The CAD weakened by 1.1% vs. the USD. Global Equities Global equities climbed by 4.5%, with US large-cap equities (S&P
USD January Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated strongly by 3.4% with all regions experiencing positive performance. Global Equities Global equities climbed by 3.4%, with US large-cap equities (S&P 500) up 2.8% while international developed (5.3%) and
Q4 Capital Markets Review
Global equities declined 1.0% in Q4 but rose 17.5% in CY 2024, driven by U.S. large-cap stocks (+24.5%) benefiting from strong earnings, economic resilience, and AI-driven tech gains. Fixed income struggled in Q4 as yields surged, though CY 2024 returns remained positive. High-yield bonds and levera
Trump Administration Policies and Potential Impacts on Markets
Relative to the outgoing Biden Administration, the incoming Trump Administration has discussed implementing significantly different policies across immigration, tariffs, taxes, and regulations. With control of both houses of Congress (albeit with a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives
