Trade
November 06, 2024
Markets Brace For Higher Inflation and Interest Rates Under President Trump
As of 11 AM ET, Donald Trump has secured 277 of the 538 Electoral College votes, becoming the 47th president. While ballots are still being counted, President Trump also looks to have won the popular vote, which has not happened for a Republican president since George W. Bush in 2004.
October 24, 2024
Trump Tariffs: A Trade Canada Doesn’t Want
The U.S. election is around the corner and it’s still anybody’s guess as to who will take the win. In this report, we’ll focus specifically on what Trump’s tariff proposal – notably a 10% across-the-board levy on U.S. imports – could mean for Canada’s economy.
September 13, 2024
U.S. 2024 Election: Economic and Financial Implications
Elections matter for the economy, but financial markets are likely to be particularly attuned to the current election cycle given America’s unsustainable fiscal trajectory. The make-up of Congress will determine how much of the future President’s agenda can be implemented. A divided Congress will likely force the next President to make significant concessions relative to their current platform proposals.
