Bridging the Gap

What goes into generating an economic slump? There’s speculation that the Canadian economy may experience a recession at some point in 2024 – and maybe it will.

A timeless strategy that can help your savings grow.

[Manulife Investment Management] Inflation is showing signs of moderating, and if history is any indication, that could be a tailwind for equities. We’ve also got eyes on the timeline for a reopening in China, and on Americans’ excess savings, which aren’t excess for everyone...

Here are some basics to help build a long-term plan for your financial future.  Solutions For Financial Planning, Winter 2022*

Why invest in the equity markets? Day-to-day volatility can be unsettling to watch. Corrections happen, but they don’t last forever. This short video gives you an overview of corrections in equity markets, and compares the upturns to the downturns.

At different periods of time, the stock market appears to favor one of two stock types - value stocks or growth stocks. As you watch what’s happening in the markets, it’s important to know what the difference is between the two. In regards to your own portfolio, you may find that a mix of value and growth investments could provide a healthy and diverse assortment. Work with your investment advisor before making any decisions regarding your portfolio.

[Manulife Investment Management] The U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision on Wednesday to raise U.S. interest rates by 75 basis points to 3.25% was well priced into the markets and, therefore, should come as little surprise to investors..

Learn more about aligning your values with your investments. Solutions For Financial Planning, Fall 2022*

While investing in volatile times can sometimes challenge your discipline and commitment, there are timeless principles to include in your investment strategy that can help ease your mind and keep you focused on the long term. [Manulife Investment Management]

How to survive a bear attack - While we were surprised at the negative announcement, we maintain our stance that a typical recession in 2022 remains a low-probability event. [Manulife Investment Management]

Both SRI and ESG investing are strategies that allow an investor’s portfolio to reflect their personal values. Learn more about these strategies and how they differ.

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