Jacob, a 50-year-old widower in Winnipeg with 12-year-old twin daughters, should be able to spend enough to ensure that he and his children will be well protected financially in the future
Most portfolio managers have their eyes set on equities, but their enthusiasm is tempered by rich valuations for U.S. stocks and the potential that the Fed could start raising interest rates
What central bankers do in 2015 will affect your clients' portfolios
Thanks to a confluence of factors, the U.S. dollar (US$) is expected to continue to rise against most currencies, including the euro, the Japanese yen (¥) and the Canadian dollar (C$). In particular, the U.S. is the only major country or region whose economy is accelerating, so there’s strong demand for U.S. investments. As well, […]
Financial markets are worried about deflation, particularly in Europe but also elsewhere. In the U.S., the combination of steep drops in oil prices and a rising U.S. dollar (US$) lowers the cost of imports, keeping the rate of inflation low. However, global portfolio managers and strategists say these worries are exaggerated. Low inflation is not […]
The drop in oil prices has precipitated a decline in energy stocks. However, they could rebound if oil prices begin rising. In contrast, no quick fix is expected for base-metal stocks, as demand is - and is likely to remain - sluggish
Most portfolio managers suggest that gold prices won't generate much excitement this year, but there is a school of thought that runs contrary to that belief
Although two U.S.-based pharmacy benefit managers have different business models, they both are expected to do well
About half of the firms in the financial services sector saw their results improve while the other half saw them decline
If oil price drops too far, the picture gets bleak