Key take-aways
Q2 was generally a positive quarter for U.S. equities and fixed-income markets in Canada. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both benefitted from an AI-fuelled tech rally, posting quarterly gains of 4% and 8%, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed the 40,000-point milestone for the first time ever, but also lagged the more tech-heavy U.S. indexes. Canada’s TSX hit record highs in May, but weak performance in the Canadian tech sector weighed on the benchmark’s overall performance in Q2. The biggest news domestically was the Bank of Canada’s decision in early June to cut its key policy rate for the first time since March 2020. Canada’s central bank became the first in the G7 to pivot toward a cut, ending a historic period of monetary policy that saw interest rates climb to 5% as Canadians grappled with soaring inflation.
Focus on the long term
If your investment goals, risk tolerance and time horizon haven’t changed, your current investing plan is likely on the right track. It’s important to look past short-term ups and downs, and focus on long-term prospects. Stay invested – and continuing to invest – throughout market fluctuations is the best way to capitalize over the long run. If you have questions about your investments, a Co-operators financial representative is always ready to help.
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