With the volatility caused by recent American policies and the ongoing tariff war, spring promises to be full of twists and turns all over the world. Based on the Bank of Canada's established model, we consider the possible effects on the Canadian economy in the short and medium term. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Today’s is not the world’s first trade war, and history is an excellent teacher. With that in mind, we’re taking a historical approach and analyzing past trade wars, looking at the effects they may have had on the economy. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

The relentless stream of statements from Donald Trump is generating a lot of uncertainty for the global economy. In our second episode on the beginning of the Trump 2.0 era, our specialists discuss the consequences such comments could have on the stock and bond markets, in particular. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Since his inauguration on January 20, Donald Trump has signed several executive orders and made frequent media statements. Tariff threats, territorial aspirations, deregulation—our experts take a look at the various developments over the past few weeks from a geopolitical perspective. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

The real estate market has always been very active, but since the pandemic, new challenges have emerged. In an environment where we have a shortage of construction labour and a critical housing shortage, is it possible to build data centres and residential units at the same time, or convert office towers into condos? Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Among the questions our clients ask us, one comes up time and time again: “Where should I invest among the multitude of options on the market?” Based on the current economic situation, we explore various investment options as well as the tax advantages of different savings products. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

The beginning of 2025 will obviously be marked by the new political orientations in the United States. As the issue of tariffs seems increasingly linked to that of national security, what should the U.S.’s economic partners expect? In particular, Canada, Europe and China will have to reconcile this situation with the imminence of other domestic political challenges. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

When making New Year’s resolutions, we shouldn’t forget those related to our savings. For both the accumulation and disbursement stages, it’s important to have a plan and to stick to it, but above all to have an advisor to help us gain emotional objectivity and stay focused on the big picture of our financial situation. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

There’s no doubt that 2025 will continue to be marked by central bank decisions, and by the uncertainty of potential changes on the political front. In a friendly round of economic forecasting, our experts try to predict how the bond and equity markets might respond to different scenarios. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

On the financial scene here and abroad, the year 2025 will undoubtedly be marked by a number of uncertainties. Trump 2.0, socio-economic challenges in China and Europe, geopolitical tensions, and the meteoric rise of artificial intelligence are just a few examples. With this context come certain risks, but also some interesting opportunities. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

After the training phase that has marked the last few years, artificial intelligence is moving into a second phase that will benefit a wide range of companies. Beyond semiconductor manufacturing, the energy, metals and cloud computing sectors in particular will benefit from this second phase of widespread adoption. Our expert gives us the facts. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Despite a slow start, 2024 turned out to be an excellent year for the stock markets. While the technology sector led the way, the utilities sector was a pleasant surprise. It was also a good year for bonds and gold. Throughout the year, the U.S. market dominated, but Canada caught up along the way. Listen as our experts discuss. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Although 2024 was marked by previously anticipated events (such as central bank rate cuts), there were also a few surprises in store, such as the good performance of the U.S. economy and the battle won against inflation in Canada. As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the economic landscape over the past 12 months. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

A new savings product, the FHSA can now be added to the HBP to allow for a larger downpayment on a first home. These two programs differ in certain respects, however. With our guest expert, we analyze the strengths of the FHSA and the advantages it provides within various savings strategies. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Philanthropy has many faces. Even if recent inflation has reduced individuals’ charitable portfolios, they can still contribute to the community in numerous ways. For companies, well-practiced philanthropy can also be a vector for attracting and retaining employees. As the holidays approach, our expert covers the topic. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

We now know that the Republicans have won the presidency, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Although the markets had incorporated this possibility into asset prices before election day, movement accelerated the day after November 5. Now that several appointments to various key positions have been announced, our experts discuss the economic directions Donald Trump's next term could take. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

In Canada, the wealth management market has grown considerably, both in terms of the funds under management and the number of advisors. As clients' finances become increasingly complex, advisors are called upon more than ever to work as part of a team, to grow with their clients and to have excellent listening skills. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

For Stéphan Bourbonnais, becoming a good leader starts with identifying and respecting your personal values. This helps you better visualize the path to the performance you’re trying to achieve and the actions to take to get there. Drawing parallels between sports and the professional world, our executive vice-president shares some of the personal strategies that have led him to success with both discipline and passion! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Some myths about finance and savings are often stated as absolute truths. With our expert, we analyze seven of them under three main themes: debt and investment, retirement, and age-related savings. In many cases, the responses to these affirmations are nuanced based on context, so we carefully explore the ins and outs of each. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Though they’re both stars in the world of investing, Warren Buffet and Jim Simons have seemingly opposite investment philosophies, the former being a discretionary investor and the latter a quantitative investor. While one focuses on careful observation of targeted companies and the other on computer models that identify major trends, both investment philosophies rely on in-depth data analysis. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts