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Midyear 2025 global macro outlook: what’s changed and what hasn’t
What a difference six months can make. More forceful-than-expected government policy decisions have overtaken some of our early 2025 views, but others have only been validated and reinforced.
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Why global government bond yields have risen
Government bond yields have been rising across the globe since markets returned to risk-on mode following early April’s surge in market volatility. We explore what’s driving yields higher and consider the implications for fixed-income investors.
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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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Macro meets markets: 5 investable themes to watch
In an increasingly uncertain macroeconomic landscape, our global macro team explores five of their latest high-conviction themes and some potential implications for multi-asset investors.
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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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Staying patient and positioned for opportunity in the bond market
Bonds can still offer essential diversification benefits even when interest rates are volatile, but active management is crucial for navigating uncertain markets effectively.
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Riding the wave: building resilience amid volatility
The threat of escalating tariffs is fast becoming a reality, sparking wild swings in the financial markets. How should investors approach the markets? Read more.
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Q1 2025 review: analyzing the impact of tariffs and geopolitical dynamics
Tariffs and rising trade tensions injected much uncertainty in the first three months of 2025. Our capital markets strategists examine what this could mean for investors in the months ahead.
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Gauging the impact of trade tensions on the Canadian fixed-income market
Recent developments in global trade have placed significant pressure on Canadian markets, as newly imposed U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures from Canada reshape the economic landscape. We’ve outlined the key updates, market reactions, and touched on what we believe to be the bright spots in Canadian fixed income.
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