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Markets diverge from the pandemic and economy

We expect markets to continue to be volatile in the months ahead as investors digest the impact of economies reopening, additional localized coronavirus outbreaks, and other major geopolitical factors.

Glen Brown, VP, Managing Director, Head of Manulife Private Wealth Manulife Private Wealth

July 16, 2020

July 16, 2020

Glen Brown, VP, Managing Director, Head of Manulife Private Wealth Manulife Private Wealth

Global Macro Outlook—an uneven recovery begins

The worst of the economic impact arising from the pandemic seems to be over. Our macroeconomic strategy team examines the issues that could shape the recovery.

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

July 14, 2020

July 14, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Should the Fed engage in yield curve control?

Expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve might soon implement yield curve control are rising. Is it the appropriate policy response at this juncture?

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Economic spotlight

Follow our bi-weekly outlook and updates on Canadian market trends by Frances Donald. Discover the resources and expertise you need to aid investment decisions.

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

June 26, 2020

June 26, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

The road ahead: Focusing on your investment goals amidst uncertainty (Podcast)

This episode features Frances Donald, Chief Economist, who will provide a market update and Jamie Robertson, Head of Asset Allocation, who will put into context the short-term volatility we are currently experiencing and the impact it has on investors’ long-term savings’ goals.

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June 25, 2020

June 25, 2020

Manulife Private Wealth, Manulife Private Wealth

May U.S. jobs report stuns—hello V-shaped recovery?

The unexpectedly strong May U.S. jobs report caught many investors off guard. Does it mean that a reassessment of U.S. growth prospects is now needed?

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

June 8, 2020

June 8, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

U.S. economic outlook: Macroeconomic headwinds vs. tailwinds

The United States is gradually reopening for business, but our Global Chief Economist Frances Donald believes the U.S. economy isn’t out of the woods just yet.

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

June 5, 2020

June 5, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Navigating uncertainty: Assessing the three pillars of the Canadian equity market

The COVID-19 outbreak put an end to what was a strong start to 2020 for Canadian equities. Will the outlook for the asset class improve soon?

Patrick Blais, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Canadian Fundamental Equity Manulife Investment Management

May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020

Patrick Blais, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, Canadian Fundamental Equity Manulife Investment Management

Foresight April 2020: Key macro themes and market outlook

The COVID-19 outbreak has reshaped the economic landscape. Find out how recent events have changed our asset allocation team's views on different asset classes.

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

Fixed income.gov: Getting acclimated in a world of government-managed debt

What's the outlook for fixed income when trillions are being spent on bond market support? Roshan Thiru assesses the new landscape of government-led intervention.

Roshan Thiru, CFA, Head of Canadian Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

Roshan Thiru, CFA, Head of Canadian Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

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