Viewpoints about Volatility
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A spotlight on Real Estate Equity
A hawkish Bank of Canada has many Canadian homeowners on watch. Can Canadian real estate help smooth volatility in your portfolio? We examine how inflation and other factors impact the current real estate space.
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Incorporating the Russia-Ukraine conflict in a global macro outlook
For the global economy, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its repercussions amount to a stagflationary shock. We assess the situation's impact on our medium-term macro outlook.
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Did markets overreact to January's U.S. inflation data?
U.S. inflation hit a 40-year high in January, prompting speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve might embark on an aggressive rate normalization path. We take a closer look.
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Ukraine-Russia conflict—what investors should know
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a military attack on Ukraine, creating volatility in world markets. This conflict is affecting oil prices, stocks, and bonds. How should investors react to the escalation of tension in Eastern Europe?
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The Russia-Ukraine crisis could bring global impact and spillover effects
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine heightened in the past week. We consider the potential macroeconomic impact of a broader Russia-Ukraine conflict and its effect on Asia-Pacific economies.
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Continued economic disruption and why Manulife Private Wealth is turning towards ESG
It’s hard to believe summer is over and we are heading into another fall season. It seems time is moving rapidly, but the pandemic and its fallout continue to impact every facet of our lives and the economy.
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U.S. inflation outlook—10 things to monitor
As concerns about U.S. inflation grows, investors are scrutinizing economic data for clues on what could happen next. We highlight 10 factors to monitor.
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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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2021 Market Outlook
Manulife Private Wealth has brought together our team of industry experts to help identify the key themes that could influence the markets in the coming year so you feel better equipped when making financial decisions.
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Macro disruptors: hidden themes that could reshape the world economy
Discover the four key themes that could shape 2021 and the macro disruptors that could redefine the way we understand the global economy.
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