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Show them the money: Three-minute macro
Corporate profits are surging, but workers aren’t really sharing in this profit boom—and that’s made even worse by rising prices. Our eyes are also on inventory levels that are building, and which could be a danger in the wake of rising interest rates.
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Budget 2022—housing ambitions funded by big finance
A summary of the 2022 federal government’s budget highlighting the changes delivered by the Liberal government on April 7, 2022. Review our analysis of the key corporate and personal measures and how they impact you.
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No shortage of risks: Three-minute macro
We examine why the Russian-Ukraine conflict, persistently high inflation, and the Fed’s long-awaited rate hike have investors scared, and detail how food prices are increasing at the fastest rate in four decades. This and more in this edition of Three-minute macro.
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Explore the benefits of open architecture investing
Manulife Private Wealth's open architecture platform allows for access to institutional money managers regardless of ownership of the offering. This helps distinguish us and better serve our clients.
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Inflation’s impact on retirement portfolios: quantifying the future cost today
Small increases in inflation can have outsized consequences for retirees’ portfolios. How do you plan for retirement in a new inflation reality? We quantify how much rising prices can impact investors’ retirement plans, and the changes that can be made to increase the odds of reaching their goals.
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Incorporating the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a global macro outlook
For the global economy, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its repercussions amount to a stagflationary shock. We assess the situation's impact on our medium-term macro outlook.
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What is inflation and why it matters to you
This article discusses how rising inflation affects our personal finances, including saving, budgeting, and debt management.
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Ukraine-Russia conflict—what investors should know
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military attack on Ukraine, creating volatility in world markets. This conflict is affecting oil prices, stocks, and bonds. How should investors react to the escalation of tension in Eastern Europe?
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The Russia-Ukraine crisis could bring global impact and spillover effects
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine heightened in the past week. We consider the potential macroeconomic impact of a broader Russia-Ukraine conflict and its effect on Asia-Pacific economies.
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A digital world: how the pandemic has changed estate planning
In this article, we take a look at some of the most interesting changes resulting from the pandemic and consider what it means for the advisor-client relationship in future.
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