08/28/2026
This week’s Market Update explores the trends that influenced markets over the past week and the key events coming up next:
- Nvidia’s strong outlook pointed to continued momentum in AI investment.
- Technology gains expanded beyond chipmakers into software and cloud.
- Salesforce showed how AI adoption is translating into business growth.
- Meta gained 5.51%, leading our portfolio performance.
- Communication Services led our sectors while Quality was our strongest strategy.
Next week, investors will be watching the Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision, Canadian employment data, and the U.S. jobs report.
Sources: Bloomberg (August 27, 2026), Optimize Asset Management (August 27, 2026).