Viewpoints from Manulife Private Wealth
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Q2 2025 in review
Canada’s stock market recovered from early weakness to deliver a solid return in the second quarter. Equities plunged in the first week of April following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs that were far higher than investors had been expecting.
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Making sense of a volatile first half
As we reach the halfway point of 2025 and the heat of summer, we could all understand wanting to take some time off by a lake or on a golf course. It has been a very turbulent and complex six months.
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Why advice matters: navigating through the markets
In our April 2025 Wealth Insights webinar, we look at how to navigate short-term market disruptions and discuss investment scenarios in an era of unpredictable U.S. economic and trade policy.
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What is stagflation, and how likely is it?
Tariff-related trade tensions have reignited worries about stagflation, a challenging economic brew of high inflation, weak growth, and high unemployment. Stagflation can lead to weakness in both equity and fixed-income markets, and is challenging for central banks to address.
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Women’s rising influence: Supporting inclusion in financial conversations
It's important to be mindful of gender-based assumptions in our interactions, especially in meetings with heterosexual married clients where the husband might often lead the discussion.
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Our 2025 market outlook: navigating a year of uncertainty
In our kickoff Wealth Insights webinar for 2025, we take a look at the key forces shaping the global economy and markets this year.
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Navigating changes together
Canada’s stock market produced a double-digit gain and outperformed its developed-market peers in the third quarter. Economic growth remained sluggish, with initial data indicating that third-quarter GDP would likely miss estimates.
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What investors need to know about today’s market volatility and the VIX
If there’s one thing investors know for sure about financial markets, it’s that they can be volatile. The first step toward dealing with volatility is to understand what it is and how it can affect your portfolio.
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