Reflections & Resources

As we move through summer 2026, it’s a great time to take a step back from the headlines and focus on the bigger picture of your financial plan.

Discover how evolving market dynamics are shaping the investing landscape, explore the lessons that Jevons Paradox may offer for energy markets and artificial intelligence, and learn practical ways to support the next generation through homeownership, tax planning, and financial education. Plus, gain valuable estate-planning insights on navigating the transition when children reach adulthood.

Let’s make this summer a season of perspective, preparation, and opportunity – helping you stay focused on your long-term goals while we continue to navigate changing markets together.

Just prior to the start of May, the Bank of Canada, the U.S. Federal Reserve, and the European Central Bank all maintained their policy interest rates as inflationary pressures associated with higher energy prices continued to emerge.

Market performance in April occurred despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and elevated investor concerns surrounding global events. North American equity indexes rose between 3.5 percent and 15 percent during the month, bringing major U.S. indexes back into positive territory on a year-to-date basis. The TSX and NASDAQ both posted year-to-date gains of approximately 7.1 percent.

Market movements in March were heavily influenced by geopolitical developments following military conflict involving the United States and Iran that began at the end of February. Military action began prior to the opening of trading on March 2 and continued through the month. During the first three weeks of March, North American equity indexes declined between approximately 4.5 and 9 per cent.

Markets reacted quickly at the beginning of March. Gold and oil prices rose sharply on the first trading day of the month. North American equity markets were relatively flat on March 2 before declining at the open the following day.