Jonathan Alvaran CFP - Edward Jones

Jonathan Alvaran CFP - Edward Jones Independent Certified Financial Planner helping Canadians with professional, unbiased advice.

After a strong first three quarters of the year, with the S&P 500 up over 19%, stock markets began the fourth quarter on...
10/05/2024

After a strong first three quarters of the year, with the S&P 500 up over 19%, stock markets began the fourth quarter on a softer note. However, over the course of the week, the markets found some relief. We dig into the latest market trends and share four issues to consider as we head into the fourth quarter of 2024.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Markets have performed quite well in the lead up to this year's U.S. presidential election. As we advance toward – and b...
09/29/2024

Markets have performed quite well in the lead up to this year's U.S. presidential election. As we advance toward – and beyond – November 5th, our latest Weekly Market Wrap provides perspective on what markets have done after elections as well.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Some weeks are more consequential than others in shaping the market narrative, and last week was one of them. The Federa...
09/21/2024

Some weeks are more consequential than others in shaping the market narrative, and last week was one of them. The Federal Reserve delivered on what markets have been hoping for and anxiously anticipating over the past two years. Interest rates were cut by a larger-than-typical 0.5%, signaling a critical turning point in the monetary policy cycle. We offer five key takes on what last week's announcement means for the economy and markets.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Investors focused in on inflation data last week, with markets continuing to filter the balance of consumer price trends...
09/14/2024

Investors focused in on inflation data last week, with markets continuing to filter the balance of consumer price trends and economic readings through the lens of what it means for Fed interest rate moves ahead. Recent developments have produced flashes of market volatility lately, but this isn't necessarily the full image. In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we zoom in on key items that were in the frame last week, and then zoom out for a better view of the bigger picture for the markets.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

After the soft jobs report, markets continued their risk-off positioning that began in the seasonally volatile month of ...
09/07/2024

After the soft jobs report, markets continued their risk-off positioning that began in the seasonally volatile month of September. In our view, the slowing labour market certainly adds risk to the economic outlook, but the figures thus far don't point to an imminent recession.

In this backdrop, we recommend leaning into market weakness and consider re-balancing portfolios, diversifying, or adding quality investments at better prices, especially as we believe economic growth could reaccelerate in the 12 to 18 months ahead.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Paying down debt can help mitigate money-related stress. It can also improve your cash flow and financial flexibility as...
09/05/2024

Paying down debt can help mitigate money-related stress. It can also improve your cash flow and financial flexibility as you’ll allocate less money to interest, leaving you more for other goals. I can help you determine which debt you should pay off first.

The decision to pay down debt or invest is more about you as an individual than it is about the math. Your decision may depend on multiple factors

The market action in August was like a blockbuster summer action movie – packed with suspense and unexpected twists, kee...
08/31/2024

The market action in August was like a blockbuster summer action movie – packed with suspense and unexpected twists, keeping investors on the edge of their seats, but ultimately wrapping up with a satisfying, upbeat finale.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Markets spent the week largely treading water, and while there were no major surprises, we do think the Federal Reserve'...
08/24/2024

Markets spent the week largely treading water, and while there were no major surprises, we do think the Federal Reserve's freshest commentary provided some takeaways that will be important for markets ahead. In our latest Weekly Market Wrap, we share three key takeaways for investors from the Fed's much-anticipated Jackson Hole event.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

Markets over the past week continued to recover from the previous week's sharp pullback. In our view, the backdrop of so...
08/17/2024

Markets over the past week continued to recover from the previous week's sharp pullback. In our view, the backdrop of softer inflation and cooling but positive economic growth still points to a Fed that will likely begin cutting rates as soon as the September 18 FOMC meeting. More in our latest Weekly Market Wrap.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

For any investors that were looking the 2024 gift horse in the mouth, last week showed some teeth. We don't think the re...
08/10/2024

For any investors that were looking the 2024 gift horse in the mouth, last week showed some teeth. We don't think the recent pullback should be patently dismissed, but panic is not the proper reaction either. Our latest Weekly Market Wrap covers four key things to keep in mind.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

The typical summer lull was nowhere to be found in the markets last week. The final week of July was a whirlwind, filled...
08/03/2024

The typical summer lull was nowhere to be found in the markets last week. The final week of July was a whirlwind, filled with a flurry of earnings reports, three central bank meetings and key labour market data. We look through that noise at five key turning points that may define performance in the months and quarters ahead.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

In this week's update we review last week's market performance and take a look at what the week ahead could hold.
07/27/2024

In this week's update we review last week's market performance and take a look at what the week ahead could hold.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

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