April 2024 | First trimester review
Hello everyone,
Finally, the temperature is warming up... like the markets since the start of the year.
The first quarter was very good for several sectors and industries, except real estate, still at half-mast.
You will certainly be happy to read your statements and see yields back in positive territory!
For its part, inflation slowed slightly in Canada and the United States. The big question now is to know at what level central banks will finally begin to ease interest rates.
Discover the winners and losers of the first quarter in our quarterly review, available in
English and
French. We also discuss the prospects of artificial intelligence (AI) and provide an overview of the clouds hovering over the global economy.
In the next edition of the VPG bulletin, we will talk in more detail about Ottawa's recent decision to tax capital gains more, a decision quickly imitated by the CAQ government of François Legault.
See you soon!
Francis, Michael, Hossein, Jean-Marc and Kristopher
How Statistics Canada calculates inflation: A guide to understanding CPI
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The Bank of Canada defines inflation as “a persistent rise in the average level of prices over time.” The government-provided inflation metric is called the consumer price index, or CPI. But how is this CPI rate calculated? A simple average of prices in Canada wouldn’t accurately represent how the average Canadian spends their money, or how their purchasing power is increasing or decreasing.
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10 mini floating chalets for your summer vacation
Image credit: Bora Boréal
When it comes to serene cottage rentals, Eastern Townships are at the top of the list. It’s known as the garden of Québec, with tree-covered mountains, rolling hills, and tranquil lakes. The cities and towns in the region are filled with delicious restaurants, and boutiques that are a shopper’s dream. There are wineries and fromageries and a beautiful monastery.
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