When the markets are choppy, it’s easy to get distracted by each new wave of information. But rather than getting caught up in the storm we should be looking to the horizon for what’s coming next. In this update we will be moving away from the immediate challenges – which are unlikely to change in…
Risk tolerance can be described in several ways, but it often comes down to this question: How much of a decline in the value of your investments are you comfortable accepting in exchange for higher potential returns over the longer term? For most people, risk tolerance doesn’t change—at least not until retirement nears. However,…
The year to date has been a rough ride for investors. Markets are down, conflict has erupted, and Canada and the U.S. have entered a rising interest-rate environment. However, Jean-Francois Giroux, portfolio manager, Manulife Smart Short-Term Bond ETF (TERM), believes there is a glimmer of light in fixed income, with corporate bonds starting to provide some attractive…
Investors continued to grapple with sticky inflation, tightening central bank policy, high oil prices and geopolitical tensions throughout April. Here’s a summary of the notable events that steered the markets. COVID-19 and market developments S., Canadian and global equities swung back and forth on market volatility, one moment bullishly coping and the next turning bearish,…
As in the United States, the rates market in Europe is pricing in a far more aggressive tightening path than the one that we think the European Central Bank will be able to actually deliver. As of this writing, markets have priced in roughly 85 basis points (bps) of tightening by December 2022 and…
Corporate profits are surging, but workers aren’t really sharing in this profit boom—and that’s made even worse by rising prices. Our eyes are also on inventory levels that are building, and which could be a danger in the wake of rising interest rates. Workers aren’t benefiting from record U.S. corporate profits In 2021, U.S. corporate…
Improve your ability to understand others’ emotions and reactions and respond in a supportive and non-judgmental manner. Why this matters The skills in this area are designed to help you strengthen the following abilities: Understanding others’ emotions: Recognize and understand the meaning, function and motivation behind others’ emotional reactions and responses Engage in non-judgmental, active…
Changing habits or creating new healthy ones can be a challenge. Get tips from a psychologist on how to set yourself up for success. By Kristen Mayne We all know that making healthy choices can make us feel better and live healthier lives. Maybe you’ve tried to improve your diet, get more sleep, start exercising…
The Russian-Ukraine conflict, persistently high inflation, and the Fed’s long-awaited rate hike have investors scared, while food prices are increasing at the fastest rate in four decades. Not all Fed tightening cycles are created equal As we move further along in the business cycle and closer to central bank tightening, comparisons to previous tightening cycles and…
Starting to ascend the mountain “Don’t listen to others. You need to take chances and you need to take the risk sometimes in order to make things happen for yourself.” – Nirmal Purja (aka Nimsdai) March 2022 Fed interest rate announcement—our take The U.S. Federal Reserve increased interest rates for the first time in more than three…