Matthew Rodgers CFP - IG Wealth Management

04/29/2026

The Canadian government presented the spring economic update on April 28. While many of the measures were anticipated, this is our expert analysis of those we feel will most affect Canadians:

On November 4, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, presented Canada’s 2025 federal budget. Here is a summary of the most relevant proposals that may impact Canadians.

04/28/2026

Could selective thinking be more important than bold predictions in this market? In his BNN Bloomberg interview, Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, points to near‑term support from elevated oil prices for Canadian energy producers, attractive entry points in U.S. banks, and compelling opportunities in software for investors willing to be selective. Rather than chasing momentum, this is about isolating sectors and companies where fundamentals, cash flow, and leadership continue to offer upside. Watch now: https://ow.ly/fGki50YRbLZ

04/24/2026

Looking forward to this amazing event!

04/17/2026

First quarter 2026 market review

Key takeaways:

-The Iran war and oil prices dominated the end of the quarter.
-Resource-heavy Canadian equities performed better than most.
-U.S. equities’ strong start to the quarter was reversed by the Middle East conflict.
-Oil-importing nations’ markets struggled.
-Inflation risk brought lower fixed income returns.

The first quarter of 2026 ended on a very different footing than when it began. What started as a market driven by economic momentum, earnings growth and a combination of fiscal and monetary stimulus, became a market dominated by the war in Iran and energy prices. Markets began the year supported by...

04/10/2026

From geopolitics to profits: a week of relief, resilience and restraint

The week in the markets - April 10, 2026 From geopolitics to profits: a week of relief, resilience and restraint Earnings: a strong setup meets cautious positioning.Ceasefire relief sparked a sharp rebound in airline stocks.Inflation: still sticky, but did not spiral. Are investors too skeptical? St...

04/08/2026

A promising start ahead—overnight futures are pointing to a strong market open today.

03/30/2026

How much influence do central banks really have over oil markets? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, discusses the limits of monetary policy when it comes to oil prices—and why shifts in rates still matter for sentiment—on BNN Bloomberg’s The Street. Watch now: https://ow.ly/x9PQ50YAGYj

03/27/2026

Who’ll blink first: Trump, Iran or the markets? Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/ot5q50YzSYW

03/20/2026

History shows that when it comes to wars, the rebound rallies can be sudden and strong. Patience is therefore of the essence.

Oil surged, rates stuck, AI soared. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/9OhB50Yx0Gn

03/13/2026

Keep the course!

Markets contended with war, AI growth and inflation. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/9Oxg50YtyAM

03/06/2026

What impact did Iran have on the markets?

Apparent calm hides underlying troubles. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/xObR50YqrXC