Jessica Wicks, PFP - Scotiabank Financial Planner

Bank of Canada holds rates as growth strengthens but labour market softens. U.S. labour market shows renewed strength in August as hiring beats expectations. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - September 8, 2026 scotiafunds.com

We've all been following the news lately; there's a lot of speculation about what could happen next with the recent tariff and trade discussions and what it could mean for the markets. It's easy to get caught up in it, but before making changes to your investments, it may be worth asking one simple question:

Has anything changed for you related to your financial goals?

If not, the latest headlines may not, on their own, be a reason to rethink your long-term plan.

Markets will always have periods of uncertainty. Today's conversation happens to be about tariffs and trade. A year from now, it could be something else entirely.

But if recent developments have you thinking about your investments, consider checking in on your finances and speaking with your Scotia advisor.

We go into a bit more detail on this very topic in one of our recent Scotia Advice+ articles so take a look.

Understanding tariffs and how they can affect your finances scotiabank.com

Canadian GDP posts strongest growth since 2023, erasing technical recession. Fed's Warsh signals more work ahead as inflation remains sticky. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - August 31, 2026 scotiafunds.com

Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse as new tariffs take effect. Canadian inflation firms slightly in July, keeping rate hike possibility alive. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - August 24, 2026 scotiafunds.com

When women's health is overlooked, the impact goes far beyond the doctor's office. It can affect careers, finances, and long-term wellbeing.

In this episode of Perspectives, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe MD, CCFP explains why women's health has historically been under-researched and under-prioritized, and why that still shapes care and outcomes today.

Dr. Sheila notes that in Canada, about 93% of health research is done on men, while just 7% focuses on women's health. She breaks down why that gap matters, how it can delay diagnosis and treatment, and why women have so often been left out of the conversation.

Follow Perspectives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, or listen on our website:

Perspectives podcast: The hidden cost of overlooking women's health scotiabank.com

Canada-U.S. trade talks intensify as August 19th tariff deadline nears. U.S. inflation eases modestly at both consumer and producer levels. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Market Lens.

Weekly Market Lens - August 18, 2026 scotiafunds.com

Trade uncertainty returns as the U.S. forces CUSMA reassessment. Middle East tensions put energy markets back in focus. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.

Monthly Investment Monitor - August 2026 scotiafunds.com

U.S. labour market data shifts interest-rate expectations. Geopolitical optimism rises as Strait of Hormuz negotiations progress. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – August 10, 2026 amazonaws.com

Canadian GDP posts second straight monthly gain on resource sector strength. Fed holds rates steady but three officials dissent in favour of a hike. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

Weekly Economic Headlines – August 4, 2026 amazonaws.com