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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 re-opening, 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

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.

Manulife Private Wealth, Manulife Private Wealth

June 25, 2020

June 25, 2020

Manulife Private Wealth, Manulife Private Wealth

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

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

This is what a pandemic looks like in economic terms

Find out what impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on the Canadian economy and the effects of the government and central banks’ massive economic stimulus measures.

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

April 14, 2020

April 14, 2020

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

Bank of Canada makes history—again

The Bank of Canada cut interest rates for the third time in a month and unveiled plans to buy government bonds. Could there be more monetary easing to come?