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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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As 2021 comes to a close, will 2022 be more of the same?
As 2021 comes to a close, will 2022 be more of the same?
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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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Continued economic disruption and why Manulife Private Wealth is turning towards ESG
It’s hard to believe summer is over and we are heading into another fall season. It seems time is moving rapidly, but the pandemic and its fallout continue to impact every facet of our lives and the economy.
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Macro anchors shaping the global growth outlook
The current global economic recovery remains delicate. We examine key macroeconomic themes that could influence the global growth trajectory in the near term.
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The Delta effect: Three-minute macro
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is certainly complicating the outlook for the global economy, and we’re keeping an eye on five ways that those complications may materialize. We also take an ESG lens on the gig economy and discuss the yield situation among emerging-market debt.
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Seeking higher income generation in a low-yield environment
It's no secret that government bond yields have significantly decreased over the past decades. In this low-yield environment, capital preservation is crucial for investors to benefit from their income generation efforts.
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U.S. inflation outlook—10 things to monitor
As concerns about U.S. inflation grows, investors are scrutinizing economic data for clues on what could happen next. We highlight 10 factors to monitor.
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