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Canadian Markets vs. Tariff Headwinds: Q2 2025

In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, Ben Jang, Portfolio Manager at Nicola Wealth, joins host Jasmine Marichic to analyze market themes from the second quarter of 2025.

By Jasmine MarichicWealth Advisor Ben JangPortfolio Manager, Head of Fixed Income
July 17, 2025|18 min listen
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Episode Summary

Markets may be rising, but risks are too. In this quarterly edition of The Wealth Exchange, Nicola Wealth Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist Ben Jang joins host Jasmine Marichic to unpack the sharp contrasts of the second quarter of 2025 — from tariff shocks and interest rate uncertainty to surprising equity rebounds.

Together, they explore where Nicola Wealth sees opportunity in today’s complex environment, including fixed income, public equities, and secondary private markets. They also touch on reporting transparency, the importance of rebalancing, and strategies to help investors avoid emotional decision-making.

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