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Three-minute macro: real rates, real concerns
Real rates are on the rise, which may create issues for equity investors, while COVID-19 may exacerbate inequality issues. Read more.
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Where to focus in 2021—a year of recovery across emerging markets
The 2020 momentum that propelled emerging-market stocks in industries such as e-commerce, cloud computing, and other new economy segments could extend well beyond 2021.
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2021 Market Outlook
Manulife Private Wealth has brought together our team of industry experts to help identify the key themes that could influence the markets in the coming year so you feel better equipped when making financial decisions.
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Macro disruptors: hidden themes that could reshape the world economy
Discover the four key themes that could shape 2021 and the macro disruptors that could redefine the way we understand the global economy.
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2020: A year we may hope to but will not forget
As a tumultuous 2020 ends the newest wave of the pandemic continues to accelerate in much of the world causing further lockdowns and economic challenges.
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Vaccine for COVID-19: is the wait finally over?
Biopharmaceutical manufacturers Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna announced encouraging interim data for their respective COVID-19 vaccine candidate; we examine the short- and long-term implications of the latest developments.
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How should investors approach the upcoming U.S. election?
Uncertainty typically spikes in the lead-up to the U.S. election. Our Global Chief Economist Frances Donald identifies key themes that investors should be monitoring.
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Global Macro Outlook: navigating a slowing recovery
In this edition of Global Macro Outlook, we outline the key macroeconomic themes that are likely to shape the financial markets during the stall-out phase of the recovery and highlight how it’s playing out in major economies around the world.
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How do the markets look for the remainder of the year?
Heightened market volatility is likely to remain throughout 2020 and into 2021. The ongoing challenge of the pandemic and its impact on the broader economy will continue to destabilize the recovery currently under way and have a disproportionate impact on market returns.
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A closer look at the 2020 elections
This November 3, America votes on the balance of power in our nation's capital. We examine what's at stake, the possible outcomes, and what could be in store for investors' portfolios.
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