Brandon Gallant, Financial Security Advisor

06/29/2026

First IRONMAN 70.3 — done. 🏊 1.9km 🚴 90km 🏃 21.1km. 6:38:18 at Mont-Tremblant.

The medal is from one day. The lesson is from the 22 weeks before it.

Endurance training strips away any illusion that big results come from big moments. They don't. They come from small, repeated, often boring decisions made when no one is watching. Show up. Do the work. Trust that it compounds.

Grateful to everyone who was part of this. Already eyeing what's next.

05/11/2026

📊 March 2026 Market Recap | Gallant Wealth Management

March was a challenging month for global markets — and the headlines explain why.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices up over 50%. That triggered a broad repricing of inflation expectations and pushed government bond yields higher in both Canada and the U.S.

A few key developments worth noting:

🇨🇦 The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate at 2.25%, but signalled caution — Canada shed 83,900 jobs in February, the sharpest monthly decline since early 2022, driven largely by full-time losses. Markets are increasingly pricing in a possible rate hike if energy-driven inflation materializes.

🇺🇸 The Fed held steady at 3.50–3.75%, with core inflation at 2.5% heading into the energy shock. Chair Powell noted long-term inflation expectations remain anchored — for now.

🌍 China set a 2026 GDP growth target of 4.5–5.0%, slightly lower than last year, with a U.S.-China trade summit scheduled for mid-May.

The bottom line: Markets are navigating a rare combination of geopolitical shock, labour market softness, and inflation risk. Diversification and a long-term perspective remain your best anchors in this environment.

Questions about your portfolio or plan? Let's connect.

Markets faced a shifting backdrop in March, with global tensions and economic data challenging assumptions about growth, inflation and rates.

04/13/2026

📊 March 2026 Market Recap | Gallant Wealth Management

March was a turbulent month for global markets — and if you've been watching the news, you probably understand why.

A conflict in the Middle East effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes. The result? Oil prices surged more than 50%, inflation fears resurfaced, and markets reacted accordingly.

Here's what stood out:

🇨🇦 Canada shed 83,900 jobs in February — the steepest monthly decline since early 2022. Trade tensions with the U.S. and rising energy costs are squeezing consumers and businesses alike. The Bank of Canada held its overnight rate steady at 2.25%, but is closely monitoring whether inflation forces its hand later this year.

🇺🇸 United States — even before the conflict, inflation was running at 2.4%. The Fed held rates steady but left the door open for hikes if energy-driven inflation accelerates. Markets have already begun pricing in that possibility.

📈 Bond yields rose in both Canada and the U.S. as higher inflation expectations took hold — a signal that central banks may face difficult decisions in the months ahead.

🌏 China trimmed its 2026 GDP growth target to 4.5–5.0%, citing ongoing trade tensions and soft domestic demand. A U.S.–China summit is scheduled for mid-May — one worth watching.

Volatility is part of investing — not a reason to panic. Months like March are exactly why we build diversified, long-term financial plans tailored to your goals.

Have questions about how any of this affects your portfolio or plan? I'd love to connect.

📩 Reach out anytime — that's what I'm here for.

Markets faced a shifting backdrop in March, with global tensions and economic data challenging assumptions about growth, inflation and rates.