Steve Prokopchuk - Scotiabank Investment Specialist
As your Scotiabank Investment Specialist, I can be available to provide you tailored financial advice when and where it makes sense for you.
06/11/2024
Canadian economy stalls in August, likely to miss BoC's growth target. U.S. economy grows 2.8% in Q3, driven by strong consumer spending. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – November 4, 2024 amazonaws.com
31/10/2024
Bank of Canada cuts interest rates by a half-point to 3.75%. Canadian retail sales edge up 0.4% in August, miss expectations. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – October 28, 2024 amazonaws.com
23/10/2024
Bank of Canada expected to deliver 0.5% rate cut amid falling inflation. U.S. retail sales rise, signaling strong consumer spending. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – October 21, 2024 amazonaws.com
16/10/2024
Canada's inflation rate slows to 1.6% in September, lowest since February 2021. Canada's job market surprises with strong September growth. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – October 15, 2024 amazonaws.com
10/10/2024
Eurozone inflation falls below target, increasing likelihood of another ECB rate cut. Surprise U.S. employment report helps defy fears of slowdown. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – October 7, 2024 amazonaws.com
03/10/2024
U.S. economy showed resilience with 3% growth in Q2. Canadian GDP growth beats estimates, but worries remain. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – October 1, 2024 amazonaws.com
25/09/2024
Fed surprises with 50 bps rate cut, signaling economic concerns. Canada's inflation rate hits 2% target, first time since 2021. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – September 23, 2024 amazonaws.com
19/09/2024
Powell calms markets. Consumers resilient despite economic pressure. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.
Monthly Investment Monitor - September 2024 scotiafunds.com
17/09/2024
U.S. inflation cools further in August. ECB cuts interest rates, signals cautious approach to future easing. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – September 16, 2024 amazonaws.com
12/09/2024
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate for third consecutive time. U.S. unemployment rate falls to 4.2% despite slower job growth in August. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – September 9, 2024 amazonaws.com
04/09/2024
Canada's GDP growth beats expectations, but underlying weakness raises rate cut speculation. Fed's preferred inflation measure rises 0.2% in July, aligning with expectations. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – September 3, 2024 amazonaws.com
03/09/2024
Inflation in Canada and the U.S. is receding. Canada's GDP grew by 0.3%, its fastest pace since January. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.
Monthly Investment Monitor - August 2024 scotiafunds.com
28/08/2024
Fed Chair Powell signals rate cuts on the horizon at Jackson Hole. Canada's inflation rate eases to 2.5% in July, paving way for another rate cut. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – August 26, 2024 amazonaws.com
20/08/2024
U.S. inflation hits three-year low, setting stage for potential Fed rate cut. OPEC cuts 2024 oil demand forecast amid global slowdown and China concerns. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – August 19, 2024 amazonaws.com
13/08/2024
U.S. job market sends mixed signals, as August data offsets July's weak report. Canada's unemployment rate holds at 6.4%. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – August 12, 2024 amazonaws.com
07/08/2024
Fed keeps rates unchanged, signals possible September cut. Canada's economy grows 2.2% in Q2, surpassing expectations. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines – August 6, 2024 amazonaws.com
31/07/2024
Bank of Canada cuts rate to 4.5% amid economic weakness. U.S. personal spending and income show signs of slowing in June. Read more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.
Weekly Economic Headlines - July 29, 2024 amazonaws.com
24/07/2024
Consumer confidence dips. Cautious optimism amid mixed economic signals. Read more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.
Monthly Investment Monitor - July 2024 scotiafunds.com