Q2 2026 Market Commentary

Q2 2026 Market Commentary

Market Overview   If the first quarter of 2026 tested investors’ patience, the second quarter rewarded it. Markets staged one of the strongest quarterly recoveries in years, as the two forces that weighed on Q1 both turned favourable: the U.S.-Iran conflict...
Charlie Griffith

Charlie Griffith

With 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Charlie thrives in client engagement and advisor support. Most recently, he led the Calgary Workplace Solutions team at JPMorgan, focusing on delivering optimal experiences for corporate clients. For more...
Michael Freeman, CIM

Michael Freeman, CIM

Michael Freeman joined Raintree in 2017, initially as a Private Wealth Advisor at Raintree Financial Solutions before migrating to Raintree Wealth Management in 2023. Michael began his career as a co-founder of a proprietary trading firm that specialized in trading US...
Q3 2025 Market Commentary

Q3 2025 Market Commentary

Market Overview The third quarter of 2025 delivered broad gains across virtually all asset classes, overcoming cautious economic sentiment. Global equity markets rallied to new highs, supported by strong corporate earnings and growing optimism that interest rates have...
Q2 2025 Market Commentary

Q2 2025 Market Commentary

Market Overview The second quarter of 2025 began with significant market volatility but ended on a strong note for risk assets. Early April saw a sharp selloff amid geopolitical concerns (a brief trade tariff flare-up and conflict in the Middle East). Still, these...