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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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Why did the BoC decide against raising rates in January?
The BoC left interest rates unchanged at 0.25% at its meeting on January 26. The central bank’s decision defied market expectations and caught many investors off guard.
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Market Outlook 2022: Positioning your investments for the new year
Discover what asset allocation, economic growth, and investment returns might look like in Canada for 2022.
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Endemic pandemic? Three-minute macro
If COVID-19 is here to stay, how should economists incorporate it into their outlooks? This and more in this edition of three-minute macro.
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Foresight November 2021: macro themes and market outlook
Optimism about the reopening has faded as supply chain disruptions, inflation, and changes in the labor market weigh on sentiment. We examine how returns expectations across asset classes have changed in recent months.
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The road to net zero: Three-minute macro
COP26 has us thinking about the massive expense—but also the potentially larger economic benefits—of the transition to a green economy over the coming decades. Also top of mind is the continuing woes in global supply chains, while we’re also thinking that the Fed may have to change its tone (and its stance) in the coming months.
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Manulife Private Wealth’s ESG Charter – Our journey
The following provides an overview of Manulife Private Wealth’s approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
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Applying an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) lens to our macroeconomic and investment analysis
Watch our latest podcast and learn how sustainability issues could influence the way financial markets respond to traditional economic developments and data points.
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