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April 2023 market update – Canadians are feeling the squeeze of higher rates

Introduction Global equity markets were relatively volatile over April but finished the month higher. Sentiment swung as investors speculated about…

2 years ago

March 2023 market update – Bank of Canada hits pause while the U.S. Fed continues hikes

Introduction Global equity markets advanced over March 2023 but experienced periods of volatility. Investor confidence was frayed after the failures…

2 years ago

February 2023 market update – Central banks continue the fight against inflation

Introduction Global equity markets ticked lower in February as economic data pointed to more interest rate increases by global central…

3 years ago

January 2023 market update – The Bank of Canada signals a pause on the horizon

Introduction January data revealed resiliency throughout major economies despite considerable economic uncertainty and tighter financial conditions. The U.S., Europe and…

3 years ago

2023 Market Outlook Report

By Canada Life Investment Management | Jan. 5, 2023 Geopolitical risks, inflation and market volatility continue to raise the risk…

3 years ago

December 2022 market update-After a seventh hike by the Bank of Canada

are rates likely to be paused in 2023? Introduction Global equity markets fell over December 2022 as global banks continued…

3 years ago

November 2022 Market Update – A Slowdown could be on the horizon

for the U.S. Federal Reserve Global equity markets advanced over November as expectations grew that the U.S. Federal Reserve Board…

3 years ago

October 2022 market update – Central banks take another shot

at Taming Inflation   Introduction Global equity markets rose over October, despite some periods of volatility. Sentiment swayed as economic…

3 years ago

The case and space for segregated funds

By Canada Life | Sept. 27, 2022   Since their introduction more than 60 years ago, segregated (seg) funds have…

3 years ago

September 2022 market update – Canada’s Labour Market

is Running Out of Steam– how about inflation?   Introduction Global equity markets fell sharply over September in response to…

3 years ago