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United States: Trump takes the helm today This week, Donald Trump becomes the president of the United States and the Bank of Canada is cautiously optimistic Read the review          Watch the webcast

Rise in expectations of the Fed The Fed has recognized the progress the economy has made toward full employment and is expected to maintain the pace of tightening its monetary policy in the coming years. Read the review

Our diversified fund positioning strategy This week, we look at the current strategy within our diversified funds.

Third consecutive monthly increase in Canadian retail sales This week, we take a look at the acceleration of Canadian retail sales and present a brief overview of the markets for 2016. Read the review          Watch the webcast

Trump and OPEC: Disruptive events! After several weeks of negotiations, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) officially reached an agreement to reduce its production in 2017. Read the review

Monetary policy: The Fed hikes its leading rate for the first time this year This week: The U.S. Federal Reserve hikes its leading rate for the first time in 2016 and guides toward three rate hikes in 2017. Read the review          Watch the webcast

December 2016 webinar - Economy and capital markets Read the review          Watch the webcast

What is the impact of the interest rate hike on bond funds? This week, we discuss the recent rise in interest rates and the impact on bond funds. Read the review     Watch the Webcast

OPEC agrees to curb its oil production This week, OPEC agrees to curb its oil production for the first time in eight years, and jobs reports have different impacts on each side of the border. Read the review     Watch the Webcast

The post-election repricing process continues This week, markets are adjusting sharply following the U.S. election while the Fed seems to like what it sees from U.S. economic data. Read the review     Watch the Webcast