December 2023 Market Commentary – The “Nearly Everything Market Rally”
The Nearly Everything Market Rally Markets took a break from the 2023 “higher for longer” view. Instead, correlations between bond and equity markets continued to be positive, with risk assets rallying together across the public markets. Reversing its 3-month negative...
The Harbourfront Group Announces Julie Smulders’ Appointment to Chief Operating Officer of Willoughby Asset Management
The Harbourfront Group Announces Julie Smulders’ Appointment to Chief Operating Officer of Willoughby Asset Management Vancouver, British Columbia, September 22, 2023 – the Harbourfront Group of companies (“the Group,” which includes Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc.,) today announced the appointment of Julie...
Bank of Canada raises interest rates to the highest level since 2001
Bank of Canada raises interest rates to the highest level since 2001 The Bank of Canada hiked rates by another quarter point, making it the second rate hike in a row since pausing in March, taking interest rates up to...
Harbourfront Wealth Appoints Director of Operations and Transitions
Harbourfront Wealth Appoints Director of Operations and Transitions Vancouver, British Columbia, July 12, 2023 – Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, today announced the appointment of Geoff Pilgrim...
New labour data shows 3x more jobs created in June than expected
New labour data shows 3x more jobs created in June than expected Statistics Canada has announced 60,000 jobs were created in June, 3x the level expected! Christine Tessier, Harbourfront Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Officer, shares key takeaways from employment announcements...
Harbourfront Wealth Appoints Head of Corporate Development to Meet Firm Growth Demands
Harbourfront Wealth Appoints Head of Corporate Development to Meet Firm Growth Demands Vancouver, British Columbia, July 6, 2023 – Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc. (“Harbourfront” or the “Company”), a national leading independent wealth advisory and investment management firm, today announced the...
What does Canada’s inflation rate slowdown to 3.4% mean for your portfolio?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email What does Canada’s inflation rate slowdown to 3.4% mean for your portfolio? Canada’s inflation rate decelerated to 3.4% in the year to May, down from the 4.4% pace recorded in April, announced by Statistics Canada on...
Study reveals 60% of Canadians unfamiliar with private investments, despite Canada’s pension funds among largest global players
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Study reveals 60% of Canadians unfamiliar with private investments, despite Canada’s pension funds among largest global players 60% of Canadians are unfamiliar with private investments 1 in 4 Canadians surveyed feel they are missing out on...
The US Federal Reserve Holds Steady in Delicate Balancing Act
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The US Federal Reserve Holds Steady in Delicate Balancing Act The US Federal Reserve announced this week that it will maintain the target range for the federal funds rate, deciding for the first time in over...
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