Pension Pulse

Sean Conlon and Pia Sing of CNBC report  S&P 500 rises, Dow gains 200 points after Supreme Court strikes down Trump emergency tariffs: Stocks rose on Friday after the Supreme Court  ruled against President Donald Trump’s tariffs , potentially providing relief for companies burdened by higher costs from the duties and easing concern about sticky inflation still plaguing the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 advanced 0.69% and closed at 6,909.51, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9% and settled at 22,886.07. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 230.81 points, or 0.47%, and ended at 49,625.97. The 30-stock index recovered from a 200-point loss earlier in the session on disappointing economic data. The Supreme Court struck down most of Trump’s sweeping tariff policy under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, with the majority ruling that that law “does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.” In response, Trump announced he will impose a new 10% ...

OMERS released a press release stating its economic contribution to Ontario grows to $15.3 billion, delivering stability and social value for members and communities: OMERS latest economic and social value analysis reveals that pensions do far more than support retirees; they fuel local economies, drive job creation, and provide lasting stability for communities across Ontario. New data from the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA) shows OMERS added $15.3 billion to Ontario’s GDP in 2025 and its activities benefitted 1 in 11 households, confirming its importance to the province’s economy. The research into the social value generated across Ontario by OMERS in 2025 – a year marked by global economic uncertainty - demonstrates the meaningful positive impact delivered to Plan members and their communities. With more than 665,000 members, OMERS continues to deliver strong economic value through the spending of pension benefits, ongoing operations, and investments...