Market outlook
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Coronavirus: what does it mean for financial markets?
Financial markets are reeling as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. While the experience with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) from some years back suggests calm would be restored soon, good sense and logic can remain in short supply in the meantime.
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Market outlook: three key risks for 2020
Markets are exuding a sense of calm as we head into 2020. What are the key risks that investors could face in the year ahead? Read our latest market outlook.
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Late-cycle investing how to put excess cash to work
For investors worried about late-cycle markets and slow economic growth, balanced 60/40 portfolios may be an option for putting excess cash to work.
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Three interest-rate cuts in three months, is the Fed done?
The Fed delivers its third interest-rate cut in three months—has it done enough to revive U.S. growth and support risk assets? We take a closer look.
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U.S. interest-rate cut: the Fed’s got 99 problems, but the consumer ain’t one
The U.S. Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut shines a light on just how many potential pitfalls the central bank has to navigate. We take a closer look at the biggest risks to growth.
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5 asset classes that remain resilient to trade war 5 that do not
Global trade wars have moved markets throughout history. We take a look at 5 asset classes that remain resilient to the current trade war—and 5 that don’t.
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Amid rising volatility, emerging opportunities
The enduring strength of the U.S. consumer is a bright spot in a weakened global economy. We explore the importance of consumer spending amid recent market volatility.
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U.S.-China trade war escalates, tariff threat could lead to Fed rate cut
Fresh tariff threats relating to the U.S.-China trade-war looks set to dent consumer spending and dim the economy's outlook. Will the Fed come to the rescue? Frances Donald, chief economist and head of macroeconomic strategy at Manulife Investment Management, shares her views.
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The Fed embarks on a new path: why Wednesday's interest-rate cut is important
The Fed's first interest-rate cut since 2008 had been well telegraphed in advance. While the rate cut had been fully expected, it doesn’t mean the decision’s any less important. We take a closer look.
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Fed cut—now what? Bond market history offers two clues
The Fed cut interest rates this week for the first time since 2008. What are the investment implications? Bond market history points to two—learn each one.
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