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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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Inflation’s impact on retirement portfolios: quantifying the future cost today
Small increases in inflation can have outsized consequences for retirees’ portfolios. How do you plan for retirement in a new inflation reality? We quantify how much rising prices can impact investors’ retirement plans, and the changes that can be made to increase the odds of reaching their goals.
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What is inflation and why it matters to you
This article discusses how rising inflation affects our personal finances, including saving, budgeting, and debt management.
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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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A digital world: how the pandemic has changed estate planning
In this article, we take a look at some of the most interesting changes resulting from the pandemic and consider what it means for the advisor-client relationship in future.
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Why did the BoC decide against raising rates in January?
The BoC left interest rates unchanged at 0.25% at its meeting on January 26. The central bank’s decision defied market expectations and caught many investors off guard.
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Market Outlook 2022: Positioning your investments for the new year
Discover what asset allocation, economic growth, and investment returns might look like in Canada for 2022.
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Endemic pandemic? Three-minute macro
If COVID-19 is here to stay, how should economists incorporate it into their outlooks? This and more in this edition of three-minute macro.
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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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