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Tariffs, tech earnings, and inflation concerns test markets
Markets absorbed tariff news, tech company earnings, news from the new US Treasury Secretary, disappointing US inflation-related reports, and more.
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Tariffs, tech earnings, and inflation concerns test markets
Markets absorbed tariff news, tech company earnings, news from the new US Treasury Secretary, disappointing US inflation-related reports, and more.
All about the Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Rules
The Tax and Estate team discusses the PFIC rules as they apply to U.S. residents holding foreign securities, including Canadian-domiciled mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Tariffs rattle stock markets, but what’s the long-term impact?
Recent history has shown that protectionist measures such as tariffs can hinder economic growth in the near term but don't necessarily create a long-term hurdle for markets.
The uncertain destiny of capital gains tax changes (updated)
The uncertain destiny of capital gains tax
Above the Noise: Is the worst of policy uncertainty behind us?
US inflation concerns are likely overdone, and any tariffs from the Trump administration are likely a one-time price shock rather than a new inflationary trend.
Government debt and inflation talk highlight a busy market week
The market greeted a week of economic meetings, executive orders, and important announcements with rising stocks and falling volatility.
Inflation, tariffs, and other investor questions answered
Will US inflation rise? Are tariffs a concern? With the new year and a new Trump administration, investors have questions about the economy and markets.
Did markets overreact to the December US jobs report?
The December US jobs report showed strong growth, prompting market concerns about the economy running too hot and opening the door to more inflation.
A new year begins, and geopolitical instability continues
Markets around the world rose last year despite geopolitical uncertainty, a trend that I believe seems poised to continue.
Above the Noise: Reflections on a year of market growth
Revisit 2024 themes in “12 months of Above the Noise.” A resilient US economy, contained inflation, and an easing Federal Reserve created a positive backdrop for markets.
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