Vidal-Ribas Advisory Group

08/31/2026

U.S. equities opened the week on the defensive as broad technology and semiconductor weakness weighed on sentiment ahead of a heavy macro and earnings calendar, before a sharp drop in oil on easing Middle East supply fears fuelled a Tuesday relief rally; gains stalled midweek as a firmer July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) print revived inflation concerns and investors sat on their hands ahead of Nvidia, whose strong outlook, alongside Salesforce’s guidance, drove a broad Thursday advance that consolidated Friday ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole address.

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This week’s highlights Tech earnings buoy markets as oil relief offsets inflation caution Trade shock, then inflation: a two-part week for sovereign bonds Canadian GDP beats the odds amid tariff turmoil U.S. inflation holds above target as Warsh signals Fed still has “work to do” Firmer Europe...

08/27/2026

Every parent dreams of giving their children the best start in life—and education plays a huge role in that journey. With tuition and living costs rising, planning ahead is no longer optional, it’s essential.

Here are some tips to help you set your children up for success.

Every parent dreams of giving their children the best start in life—and education plays a huge role in that journey. With tuition and living costs rising, planning ahead is no longer optional, it’s essential. In Canada, post-secondary education can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $30,000 per year,...

08/26/2026

The U.S. imposed additional 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods, from August 22nd. Canada has pledged to retaliate with its own trade measures two weeks from now, and Trump has threatened 50% duties on autos and parts, and steel on January 1st. Is the latest episode another detour within the broader CUSMA review process, or could it result in a permanent shift in the Canada-U.S. trade relationship?

This report sets out what the measures cover, where it sits in the broader CUSMA narrative, and how it could impact the Canadian and U.S. economies as well as markets and investment portfolios.

The U.S. imposed additional 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods, from August 22nd. Canada has pledged to retaliate with its own trade measures two weeks from now, and Trump has threatened 50% duties on autos and parts, and steel on January 1st. Is the latest episode another de...

08/21/2026

What happens when policies designed to solve one problem create entirely new consequences? Scotia Wealth Management’s latest quarterly outlook examines the forces shaping global markets, from tariffs and industrial policy to CUSMA, artificial intelligence and shifting capital flows.

🔗 Read the full report for global perspectives and regional analysis on the economy and markets: https://enrichedthinking.scotiawealthmanagement.com/2026/07/29/highlights-the-cobra-effect/

08/20/2026

A trust can help protect beneficiaries, manage assets and support an effective estate plan.

In this article, we explore six common reasons to establish a trust, including:

✔️ Protecting assets for minors or young adults
✔️ Planning for blended families
✔️ Exploring tax-planning opportunities

Read the full article to learn how a trust may support your family and financial objectives.

Trusts have been around for centuries and used in many different circumstances. While there are many types of trusts, they share a common purpose: to help protect your beneficiaries and transfer property effectively. Everyone has their reasons for setting up a trust. Here are some of the more common...

08/19/2026

Women’s health is getting more attention now, but many women have spent years being told to push through symptoms that were misunderstood, dismissed, or normalized.

In this episode, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe, family physician and medical director of Primary Care Outreach at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, explains why the gap in care still reverberates today — delaying diagnoses, affecting medical research, and impacting career growth, finances and day-to-day life.

Listen on our website now: https://gracevidalribas.ca/perspectives-podcast-the-hidden-cost-of-overlooking-womens-health/

Women’s health is gaining attention, but gaps remain. Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe explains why overlooked care impacts diagnoses, work, finances, and daily life. Women’s health is getting more attention now, but many women have spent years being told to push through symptoms that were misunderstood,...

08/17/2026

Canadian earnings were also broadly constructive, led by Energy, Consumer Discretionary, and IT sectors. Continued optimism in these sectors also drove an uptick in growth expectations for the S&P/TSX Composite Index, with 2026 EPS now expected to rise 25% compared with a forecast of 18% at the end of March 2026.

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08/13/2026

As you get older and start thinking more about preserving your wealth and passing it on to the next generation, taking advantage of tax, investment and estate planning strategies become increasingly important.

The following checklist outlines some common planning considerations to think about as you enter retirement.

As you get older and start thinking more about preserving your wealth and passing it on to the next generation, taking advantage of tax, investment and estate planning strategies become increasingly important. While many of these options are available to you during your lifetime, others are more rel...

08/12/2026

Discover Wealth Insights — Q3 2026 from Scotia Wealth Management, featuring the latest perspectives on markets, policy and the global economy.

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As the story goes, British officials in colonial India offered a bounty for dead cobras to deal with a growing snake problem. At first, it worked. Then people began breeding cobras to collect the reward. When the program was scrapped, the snakes were released. Delhi ended up with more cobras than be...

08/10/2026

Canadian equities benefited from the same supportive rate backdrop and were further supported on Friday by a much stronger-than-expected employment report.

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