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What’s ahead for Canadian and U.S. equities

Equities to face challenges

By Staff |April 2, 2018

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IPO market hits pause amid Q1 volatility

The market for initial public offerings (IPOs) paused for a breather in the first quarter of 2018 as issuers and investors assessed the implications of interest rate hikes, recent U.S. tax changes, market volatility and threats to world trade, finds a PwC survey. But if the pipeline of new issues is any indication, the market […]

By Staff |April 2, 2018

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Commodities outlook leans bearish

Commodity prices have rebounded over the last few months, thanks largely to synchronized global growth and the U.S. dollar’s depreciation. However, U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports represent a recent hit. “Going forward, commodity prices will continue to be vulnerable to developments on the trade front and associated market reaction,” says TD economist Dina […]

By Staff |April 2, 2018

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March 29, 2018

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What investors should know about China’s evolving economy

China’s rebalancing away from investment and exports and toward consumer consumption has important implications for investors. A closer look at rebalancing Historically, sustaining growth is difficult for emerging markets as their populations move into the middle class—introducing economic risk. Rebalancing the economy can help. “Success on this front should help reduce the risk of an […]

By Staff |March 28, 2018

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How U.S.-China trade uncertainty could affect markets

“Markets have swung from euphoria over [U.S.] tax cuts to the protectionism pits.” So says TD senior economist Leslie Preston in a weekly economics report, referring to last week’s market performance. The poor showing was in response to the U.S. announcement to impose tariffs of 25% on up to US$60 billion of Chinese imports. Read: […]

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Mutual fund sales drop in February

Assets under management (AUM) for the mutual fund industry declined in February to a total of $1.48 trillion, says an IFC report. The AUM decreased by $4.6 billion, or 0.3%, compared with the month of January. The drop occurred because of “declines in the markets” said IFIC in a press release. Total mutual fund assets […]

By Staff |March 22, 2018

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Outlook for equities as rates rise

February’s market volatility and subsequent drop in equities was triggered in part by rising yields for 10-year U.S. Treasurys. “Whether equity markets like it or not, the 10-year yield seems to be on the way to 3% faster than expected,” says National Bank in a monthly equity report. The question is, can the economy handle […]

By Staff |March 21, 2018

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Market Insights

What’s ahead for Canadian and U.S. equities

IPO market hits pause amid Q1 volatility

Commodities outlook leans bearish

Be victorious over volatility

What investors should know about China’s evolving economy

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How U.S.-China trade uncertainty could affect markets

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Mutual fund sales drop in February

Outlook for equities as rates rise