If the Bank of Canada continues cutting rates as expected throughout the year, we’ll see a total of 250 basis points in interest rate cuts since June 2024. So, the question for investors is, what does a lowering interest rate environment mean for the economy and your investment strategy?

In the January edition of Market Spotlight, our investment professionals discuss expectations for interest rates this year, how the housing market will be impacted and what lower rates mean for fixed income and equity investors. They also discuss how upcoming events will likely impact ESG investing this year.

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