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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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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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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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Understanding risk tolerance

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

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

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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Don’t let emotions rule your investment plan

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

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

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What’s the difference between mutual funds and segregated funds?

Mutual funds and segregated funds are both investment options, but they have some key differences...

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August 2023 market update

For the month ended August 31, 2023...

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