by Jenna | Jul 23, 2026 | Commentary, Uncategorized
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... by Jenna | Mar 14, 2026 | Team
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... by Jenna | Oct 24, 2025 | Commentary, Uncategorized
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... by Jenna | Aug 8, 2025 | 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... by Jenna | May 5, 2025 | Commentary
Introduction The first quarter of 2025 brought several significant macroeconomic developments. Inflation showed signs of stabilizing near central bank targets, prompting cautious shifts in interest rate policies. Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada (“BoC”) and the U.S.... 