2025 started relatively calmly. But sentiment shifted drastically in early April following the U.S. administration’s April 2 (Liberation Day) announcements on steep tariffs, targeting countries across the world. This sparked extreme short-term volatility – on both the up and downside - for stocks and bonds.

Trade tensions and ongoing volatility continue to weigh on markets. Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, discusses why it’s important for investors to stick to their long-term plan. 

Markets teetered on bear-market territory early April in the wake of U.S tariff announcements. Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., shares what may come next and how Sun Life Granite Target Risk Funds are positioned. Find out more in this video.