What the Fed and BoC Cuts Mean for Markets

In this episode, Dustin Reid, Chief Fixed Income Strategist, discusses the 25 basis point rate cuts from both the Fed and Bank of Canada – highlighting Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s “insurance cut” framing and labour market pressures. He also explores the BoC’s outlook amid persistent economic slack. Dustin shares how these developments are shaping the team’s positioning, including duration, spreads, and FX, and reflects on the key risks that could test market resilience and global carry strategies in the months ahead. 

This episode was recorded on September 17, 2025.