Viewpoints about Equity
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Duration calculation: Three-minute macro
Managing duration risk is important for all portfolios, so we modeled duration risk in equities. We also shed some light on what tech layoffs mean (or don’t mean) for the wider economy. Finally, we explain why the Bank of Canada’s aggressive monetary tightening relative to its peers may not be enough to prevent a recession.
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Q4 2022 in review
The Canadian and U.S. stock market rallied in the fourth quarter. Global equities and bond markets also advanced adding a positive note to a historically severe downturn in 2022.
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How emerging-market equities’ rebound rally could extend throughout 2023
The emerging-market equity outlook has brightened after a challenging 2022. We explore the improving prospects in Mainland China, the information technology sector, and more.
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Asset allocation update: Foresight November 2022
Our multi-asset solutions team examines how recent developments have shaped expected returns across different asset classes.
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Corrections are normal? Yes, they are.
Why invest in the equity markets? Day-to-day volatility can be unsettling to watch. Corrections happen, but they don’t last forever. This short video gives you an overview of corrections in equity markets, and compares the upturns to the downturns.
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U.S. banks’ fundamentals continue to strengthen despite the economic slowdown
The latest quarterly earnings reports from U.S. regional banks confirm the favorable investment outlook as loan growth and an improved interest-rate environment provide a tailwind for the industry.
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A spotlight on Canadian Equity
We continue to find Canadian equities attractive because of their supportive dividend profile and reasonable valuations, discover why.
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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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Foresight May 2021: macro themes and market outlook
Optimism about the lifting of lockdown restrictions has been offset by concerns about inflation. Find out how our returns expectations across asset classes have changed in recent months.
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Canadian equities: facts and future
The Canadian economy is changing, and the TSX needs to adapt. We examine which sectors will be helped or hindered by changing investor appetites, and what the TSX of the future may look like.
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