Fiera Capital Global Asset Allocation - September 2026 Market Update

FieraCapitalUS 189 Followers Follow Summary Global equity markets posted positive results in August. The S&P 500 gained +2.6%, with the technology sector (+6.2%) leading the way following a late-month revival in AI enthusiasm. The Canadian economy came back to life and grew at its fastest pace since 2023 in the second quarter – rising at a 3.3% annualized pace. China’s slowdown worsened at the start of the second half of the year as a boom in technology has failed to lift sectors untouched by the global AI buildout. ToucanStudios/E+ via Getty Images Investor sentiment was surprisingly resilient in August even despite warnings from the bond market, signs of weakness from the American consumer, growing wariness about the artificial intelligence (AI) trade, and an erratic geopolitical and trade landscape. Still, a strong earnings season helped This article was written by FieraCapitalUS 189 Followers Follow Fiera Capital offers thoughtful investment solutions for high net worth individuals and institutions across a spectrum of traditional, non-traditional, and bespoke investment strategies. Our mission is to provide our clients with the highest quality of customized service and performance through a culture of integrity, teamwork, excellence, and innovation. We believe our structure promotes excellence within our specialized investment teams by combining the flexible and efficient environment of a multi-style investment manager with the scale of resources offered by a leading investment firm. Investment teams operate independently while benefiting from advantages in risk management, research, and shared expertise.