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Global markets performed well in the third quarter of 2024, continuing their positive trend this year.

This update provides a quarterly market update including insights into global markets, lower inflation, and the beginning of interest rate cuts by various central banks around the world.

Here's a deeper look at the factors at play to start the year.

2023—the year in review

The markets have been volatile recently because inflation has not declined as expected, and interest rates remain high. Investors had thought central banks would have started discussing interest rate cuts by now, but that has yet to happen.

Federal Budget 2023—no big changes but maximum minimums!

This blog will talk about how Canada's economy is impacted by inflations and which sectors are hit the hardest.

If you’re saving for retirement, you may be torn between an RRSP and a TFSA. Whether the best choice is to save in an RRSP or a TFSA depends on your savings needs, as well as your current and expected future financial situation and income level.

[Manulife Investment Management] On July 27, the U.S. Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the fourth time this year, raising them by another 75 basis points. What does this tell us about the FOMC and what does it mean for growth?

Humans have 3 ways of dealing with conflict: fight, flight, or freeze. In this bear market, many investors might be in freeze mode, keeping cash on the sidelines as global markets continue their rough ride.

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]

An uphill start to 2022: War in Ukraine and Fed rate tightening. The first few months of 2022 have been rough for investors.