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Empire Life Investments Inc.\n
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\n Gestionnaire principal de portefeuille et stratège des placements\n
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There has been some real progress through 2025, but an agreement has remained elusive between the U.S. and some of its key trading partners (such as Canada and Mexico), and we have seen flareups and cool-downs in trade tensions with China.  [Read More](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/2026-market-outlook-u.s.-equities) ## [The Critical Role of Nuclear Power in the Global Energy Discussion](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/the-critical-role-of-nuclear-power-in-the-global-energy-discussion) [Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff) [![The Critical Role of Nuclear Power in the Global Energy Discussion](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hubfs/Investment_Marketing/INV_Off-The-Cuff/OTC-Ashley%20Misquitta-EN-1.png)](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/the-critical-role-of-nuclear-power-in-the-global-energy-discussion) By [Ashley Misquitta](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/ashley-misquitta) Jul 11, 2024, 3:18:51 PM Next-gen computing and vehicle electrification are driving greater demand for electricity. 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