CAD March Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global markets declined in March amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which led to swift increases in energy prices, increased volatility, and broad risk aversion across asset classes. The Canadian dollar weakened 2.0% against the U.S. dollar. Global Equities: Global
CAD February Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities rose modestly in February, as strong gains in international developed and emerging markets offset declines in U.S. large-cap stocks driven by weakness in the technology and communications services sectors. The CAD was essentially unchanged vs. the USD during
CAD January Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities advanced in January, with the MSCI ACWI Index rising 2.5% in Canadian dollar terms (up3.0% in USD), supported by broad-based gains across regions. The CAD strengthened by 0.5% versus the US dollar. Global Equities: Global equities (MSCI ACWI Index) rose 2.5%
CAD December Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities (MSCI ACWI Index) declined 0.8% in December in CAD. However, the decline was due tocurrency translation, as CAD strengthened by 1.8% relative to the USD. In USD terms, the ACWI Index appreciated by 1.0%, with regional performance varying. Global Equities: Glo
CAD November Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, declined 0.2% (flat in USD) during the month with periods of high volatility. The CAD strengthened by 0.2% vs. the USD. Global Equities: Global equities were down 0.2%, with US large-cap equities (S&P 500) fla
CAD October Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated by 3.0% (+2.2% in USD), with positive performance across all major regions. The CAD weakened by 0.8% vs. the USD. Global Equities: Global equities increased by 3.0%, with US large-cap equities (S&P 500)
CAD September Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated 4.9% (+3.6% in USD), with positive performance across all major regions. The CAD weakened by 1.3% vs. the USD. Global Equities: Global equities increased by 4.9% (+3.6% USD), with US large-cap equities (S&am
CAD August Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments: Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated 1.7% (+2.5% in USD) during August, with positive performance across all major regions. The CAD strengthened by 0.8% vs. the USD. Global Equities: Global equities increased by 1.7% (+2.5% USD), with US large-
CAD July Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated 3.2% (+1.4% in USD) during July, with mixed performance across regions. The CAD weakened by 1.8% vs. the USD. Global Equities Global equities increased by 3.2% (+1.4% in USD), with US large-cap equities (
CAD June Market Commentary
Noteworthy Developments Global equities, as represented by the MSCI ACWI Index, appreciated strongly by 3.5% (+4.5% in USD) during June, with all major regions performing strongly. The CAD strengthened by 1.0% vs. the USD. Global Equities Global equities appreciated by 3.5%, with US large-cap eq
