The You First Blog

As we head into a new year, it’s hard not to see echoes of the past. In 2025, the United States will have a new president, though he’s a familiar face. Markets have rallied in anticipation of the incoming administration and its proposed economic policies, much like they did following the 2016 election. The U.S…. Read More

Canada’s 44th federal election has come and gone, and little has changed. The Liberal party won 158 seats (170 seats were needed for a majority), and another minority mandate. In order to pass any legislation, a majority vote in the House of Commons is required; thus, the Liberals require buy-in from one of the Bloc,… Read More

The next Canadian Federal election is Monday, September 20th. Recent polling data indicates a minority government is the most probable outcome, with a small chance of a majority government being formed. RBC GAM looked back at the last 13 federal elections to gauge their impact on financial markets. They found that markets typically look through… Read More