Viewpoints about United States
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Asset allocation views: evolving global growth and regional dynamics
Recent shifts in global policy and varied economic growth across regions are prompting a fresh look at asset allocation. As these factors uncover a broader set of opportunities globally, we look at the highlights of our latest asset allocation outlook.
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Q2 2025 in review
Canada’s stock market recovered from early weakness to deliver a solid return in the second quarter. Equities plunged in the first week of April following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs that were far higher than investors had been expecting.
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Asset allocation views: diversifying in uncertain times
Diversification and agility might be important for investors in a rapidly shifting global market landscape. Read the latest asset allocation views from the Multi-Asset Solutions Team at Manulife Investment Management.
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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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Rising uncertainty amid tariff threats―what does it mean for Canadian investors?
The Trump Administration announced that the United States was imposing significant tariffs on its largest trading partners. What does this mean for Canadian investors?
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Here come the tariffs: why it’s too soon to draw conclusions
The recent announcement of U.S. tariffs on key global trade partners has perhaps raised more questions than it answered.
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Navigating changes together
Canada’s stock market produced a double-digit gain and outperformed its developed-market peers in the third quarter. Economic growth remained sluggish, with initial data indicating that third-quarter GDP would likely miss estimates.
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Fed trims rates—what next?
The U.S. Federal Reserve kicks off the rate-cutting cycle with a 50 basis-point rate cut and signals that there could be more on the way before year end. We take a closer look at what this could mean investors.
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