Viewpoints about United States
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The reopening recovery is underway
As we begin the summer season, health and safety protocols including lockdowns are being relaxed or eliminated and the Canadian economy is opening rapidly. So where do we go from here?
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Biden’s new administration bodes well for U.S. agriculture
As the Biden administration takes the reins in Washington, the agricultural sector is showing renewed momentum. Learn more.
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Three-minute macro: what’s driving earnings?
The drivers of equity market performance so far this year look very different than last. We’re also mindful of a potential cooling in the housing market, while we expect major financial institutions to keep track of inequality issues going forward.
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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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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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Financial markets and the U.S. election
The U.S. election may be months away, but from a policy perspective—particularly on the economics front—COVID-19 might have already shaped key aspects of the next presidency.
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