In this special feature from the Mid-January 2016 issue of Investment Executive learn about opportunities in U.S. equities, muted prospects in Canada, the outlook for financial services firms, Europe’s recovery, slower growth in China, and much more.
January 15, 2016Low commodities prices, rising interest rates and political instability will hamper emerging markets outside Asia. But fund portfolio managers see upside in some industries
As we head into 2016, the U.S. dollar is likely to remain around current levels against most currencies. But that does not preclude some ups and downs
Health care, consumer discretionary and telecommunications services stand out as favourites on Wall Street for 2016. Information technology, financial services, industrials and consumer staples also are recommended
Corporate sector has benefited from "Abenomics," while quantitative easing has pushed down the yen vs the US$, making exports more profitable
As China's government faces several challenges, the world's second-largest economy is expected to grow by more than 6% this year. Investment opportunities are shifting from export-driven industries to a new domestic economy
Despite market volatility, the region exhibits encouraging signs for investment - especially among domestically focused companies - as the economy begins to pick up steam
India's economy, which is self-contained and has little reliance on exports, is also a major importer of oil. Some say it has tremendous long-term potential
The baseline for fixed-income investments is sovereign debt, but beating those returns is possible by adding duration risk or default risk – usually using corporate bonds. In the calm waters of senior debt issues, a Bell Canada 6.55% bond due May 1, 2029, with an A (low) rating from Toronto-based DBRS Ltd. recently was priced […]
Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets Inc., examines the crisis in China, discusses global trends and gives investors tips for getting lift-off during volatile and uncertain markets in a year of subdued economic growth.
The cease-trade order on all 11 ETFs from Emerge Canada Inc. represented the first time such an order had been placed on a family of…
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