Fresh from the Trading Room: What’s next after Trump trades?

Fresh from the Trading Room: What’s next after Trump trades?

The euphoria surrounding the “Trump trades” appears to have waned just weeks after completion of the U.S. presidential election. Initially, these trades dominated the investment landscape, driving U.S. stock markets to record highs, pushing Treasury yields upward, and strengthening the dollar amid expectations of tax cuts, increased government spending and tariffs. Among these dynamics, two…

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Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today

Before the Bell: What every Canadian investor needs to know today

Equities Global markets were mostly higher ahead of a data-packed week, fuelled by investor optimism over billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent’s nomination as U.S. treasury secretary. Wall Street futures climbed at the start of a trading week shortened by the Thanksgiving holiday. TSX futures followed sentiment higher. In Canada, investors are getting results from…

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