Viewpoints about Volatility
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What investors need to know about today’s market volatility and the VIX
If there’s one thing investors know for sure about financial markets, it’s that they can be volatile. The first step toward dealing with volatility is to understand what it is and how it can affect your portfolio.
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From earnings to recession fears—making sense of market volatility
Volatility made a dramatic return to the markets in early August, sparked by less-than-stellar corporate earnings, unexpected yen strength, and concerns that economic growth may be stalling. We take a closer look.
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The golden age of security selection in fixed income
The fixed-income environment has changed drastically over the past two years. We explain how an active strategy can take advantage of current market conditions.
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Advisors can be the quarterback for a client’s estate plan
No one is more clued into what’s going on with their clients, says Manulife Investment Management tax expert
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The bar to stop hiking is probably lower than the bar to cut rates
Concerns about financial stability may not have stopped the Fed from raising rates; however, there's a growing sense that we're now closer to—if not already at—the end of the U.S. rate-hike cycle.
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Assessing the contagion risk from ongoing banking concerns to Asia
Trouble in the banking sector on both sides of the Atlantic has sparked fears of broader contagion. To what extent will these developments affect Asia's economies? Read more.
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Global market turmoil—what does it mean for Canada?
Concerns about the U.S. banking sector have led to wild market swings across the globe. Looking beyond the immediate market reaction, we examine how recent developments might affect the Canadian economy and its banking sector.
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Inflation, interest rates, and recession risk: farmland’s resilience in the face of uncertainty
Farmland investment performance has shown historical resilience in periods of economic disruption—how will it fare as risks of a near-term recession rise?
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How emerging-market equities’ rebound rally could extend throughout 2023
The emerging-market equity outlook has brightened after a challenging 2022. We explore the improving prospects in Mainland China, the information technology sector, and more.
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Real assets: don’t let current conditions undermine your long-term success
Making asset allocation changes during a market downturn isn’t necessarily an easy feat. When it comes to allocating to private real assets, we believe there are three main reasons why investors shouldn’t wait: diversification, capital protection, and what we call unsung tailwinds.
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