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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

Foresight April 2020: key macro themes and market outlook

The COVID-19 outbreak has reshaped the economic landscape. Find out how recent events have changed our asset allocation team's views on different asset classes.

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation 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

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

May 13, 2020

May 13, 2020

Roshan Thiru, CFA, Head of Canadian Fixed Income Manulife Investment Management

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

Market outlook: navigating the next chapter of COVID-19

Many countries are slowly reopening for business as COVID-19 infection rates fall. How should investors navigate the markets as the next chapter of the outbreak unfolds?

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy 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

Economic update/insight into Canadian fine art (podcast)

This episode features Global Chief Economist Frances Donald, who reviews the markets in 2020; and Kelly McKenzie, curator for Manulife’s corporate art collection, who explores the ins and outs of developing, caring for, and displaying art.

Manulife Private Wealth, Manulife Private Wealth

April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020

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?

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

Frances Donald, Managing Director, Global Chief Economist, and Global Head of Macroeconomic Strategy Manulife Investment Management

Making sense of the market drawdown: what history has shown us

Staying invested in times of extreme market volatility may sound counterintuitive, but historical market performance suggests otherwise. Find out more.

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management

March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

Nathan W. Thooft, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Asset Allocation Manulife Investment Management