Mike Tamburro - IG Wealth Management

Canada's trade relationship with the U.S. is getting complicated.🙃

With new tariff threats on the table and an August deadline approaching, the stakes extend well beyond politics. 🤑

Trade uncertainty can affect Canadian businesses, investment decisions, economic growth and, ultimately, our portfolios.

This timely Wall Street Journal article looks at the difficult balancing act facing Canada as it tries to protect its economic interests while negotiating with its largest trading partner.

Whatever your politics, this is an economic story worth following closely.

Carney Has Tried the Carrot and the Stick With Trump—but Neither Is Working Canada’s prime minister has spent little political capital in making concessions, but offering more comes with risks.

Friday Fresh Read 🥗

Summer is peak season for farmers' markets, fresh berries and backyard salads. But recent food-safety headlines might have you looking at that Caesar salad a little differently.

The good news? Experts say the vast majority of fresh fruits and vegetables are still safe to enjoy.

This WSJ piece offers some practical advice on what to wash, peel, cook or avoid.

💬 Farmers' market or grocery store: where are you buying your summer produce?

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Your Guide to (Still) Eating Fresh Fruits and Vegetables This Summer An outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has sickened thousands shouldn’t prevent you from eating any fresh produce, experts say.

💰 Inflation may be cooling... but that doesn't mean it's gone.

Even when inflation slows, its effects can linger. Higher prices mean your dollars don't stretch as far as they once did, making it more important than ever to think about **purchasing power**, not just investment returns.

This Forbes article explores how different investments have historically responded to inflation

It's a worthwhile read for anyone wondering how inflation fits into their financial plan.

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How to Invest During Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Wondering how to shield your hard-earned money from rising prices? Discover the best asset classes, strategies, and inflation hedges to grow your wealth over the long term.

⛳ The final rounds of The Open Championship are upon us, and if you're anything like me, you'll probably find yourself watching a little more golf than you planned this weekend.

One thing I'll be paying closer attention to? The bunkers.

This fascinating Wall Street Journal article explains why these "places of repentance" are among the most expensive features on a golf course to build and maintain... despite making up just 1–2% of the course.

Enjoy the golf this weekend... and may all your bunker shots find the green. 🤞

The Secret Life—and History—of Golf Bunkers They are one of the most-expensive parts of a golf course to build and maintain. And they didn’t always come with rakes.

💰 Can playing it too safe in retirement actually increase your risk?
Most retirees worry about market volatility. But there's another risk that's often overlooked... being too conservative.

Inflation, longevity, and spending decades in retirement can quietly erode purchasing power if your investments aren't working hard enough.

This insightful Forbes article explores why successful retirement planning isn't about avoiding all risk... it's about finding the right balance.

The Hidden Costs of Being Too Conservative in Retirement Being too conservative in your retirement years may cause more harm than good; as you might not take inflation or longevity into account.

🎾⛳ What happens when one of the greatest athletes of all time retires?

In this fascinating Wall Street Journal interview, Rafael Nadal talks about life after professional tennis... finding joy beyond competition, staying active without pain, spending more time with family, and even his love of golf.

It's a refreshing reminder that every stage of life brings new goals, new routines, and new opportunities.

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Rafael Nadal Eats Anchovies for Breakfast After retiring from tennis in 2024, Nadal works out three times a week.

☀️🧴 Think you know sunscreen? Think again.

Just in time for summer, The Wall Street Journal breaks down the biggest changes in sunscreen... including the first new FDA-approved ingredient in decades, what SPF numbers really mean, and whether mineral or chemical sunscreen is the better choice.

A quick read that could help you enjoy the sunshine a little more safely this summer.

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The New Rules of Sunscreen Heading into the height of summer, here’s everything you need to know about the latest sunscreen developments.

📈 Bull markets don't die of old age... they're murdered.

That's one of the more interesting takeaways from this thought-provoking article.

With markets near record highs, many investors are asking the same question: "How much longer can this run last?"

Rather than trying to predict the next downturn, this article explores the economic factors that have historically brought bull markets to an end... and why this time may be different.

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What will murder the bull market? The key to the eventual end of the bull market will be rate rises of a scale to challenge economy wide corporate profits and cash flows.

⚽ *The Beautiful Game... at a Premium Price.*

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be the most expensive ever. Dynamic ticket pricing, rising travel costs, and expensive accommodations are testing even the most passionate fans.

It's another reminder that when demand outpaces supply, prices follow.

💬 Do you think dynamic pricing is fair, or has it gone too far?

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How FIFA’s Biggest World Cup Unleashed a Summer of Price Gouging Soccer’s global governing body is leveraging U.S. wealth and an expanded tournament to chase an $11 billion bonanza.

🏕️✨ Would you go back to summer camp... as an adult?

It may sound surprising, but adult summer camps are booming as more people look to unplug, reconnect with nature, reduce stress, and build meaningful friendships.

Sometimes the best investment isn't financial... it's investing in your own well being.

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Adults are going back to summer camp Whether you are after festival vibes, a wellness retreat or immersion in nature, someone somewhere has set up a camp for you.