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Riding the wave: building resilience amid volatility
The threat of escalating tariffs is fast becoming a reality, sparking wild swings in the financial markets. How should investors approach the markets? Read more.
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Q1 2025 review: analyzing the impact of tariffs and geopolitical dynamics
Tariffs and rising trade tensions injected much uncertainty in the first three months of 2025. Our capital markets strategists examine what this could mean for investors in the months ahead.
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Gauging the impact of trade tensions on the Canadian fixed-income market
Recent developments in global trade have placed significant pressure on Canadian markets, as newly imposed U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures from Canada reshape the economic landscape. We’ve outlined the key updates, market reactions, and touched on what we believe to be the bright spots in Canadian fixed income.
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U.S. stocks falter, overseas stocks rally: start of a tectonic shift?
Last week's outperformance by non-U.S. stocks has many investors wondering if a new market trend has begun.
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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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Our 2025 market outlook: navigating a year of uncertainty
In our kickoff Wealth Insights webinar for 2025, we take a look at the key forces shaping the global economy and markets this year.
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Asset allocation views: balancing U.S. equities and trade risks
Latest asset allocation views from the Multi-Asset Solutions Team at Manulife Investment Management.
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Policy normalization in Japan: how high will the BoJ go?
The Bank of Japan's (BoJ's) continued cycle of monetary policy normalization has many policy watchers and investors wondering how high the BoJ might take interest rates.
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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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