Market Insights

Loonie and dollar face headwinds

It’s been a great year for the loonie. In fact, “over the past six months, the C$ has been the best performing major currency,” note CIBC economists Andrew Grantham and Royce Mendes in a weekly economics report. The loonie’s strength coincides with Canada’s hot GDP streak. However, Canada’s growth is slowing, while that of other […]

By Staff |November 20, 2017

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Industry

How e-commerce upswing is disrupting REITs

For nearly 20 years, there’s been strong demand for office properties. That’s changing

By Katie Keir |November 16, 2017

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Advisor's Edge

3 tips for using macro information

Bottom-up managers share how they stay focused but flexible

By Katie Keir |November 15, 2017

5 min read

Economic Indicators

Longer low for bond yields

Find out why

By Staff |November 14, 2017

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Where to find growth now

Global growth provides upside for equity investors — if they know where to look. “The global economic expansion is finally filtering through to the bottom lines of companies in Japan, Europe and [emerging markets],” says Richard Turnill, BlackRock’s global chief investment strategist, in a weekly report. In fact, “the earnings pickup unfolded in Europe and […]

By Staff |November 13, 2017

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How to increase returns by 1.5%

At the end of 2015, the S&P 500 had a 20-year annualized return of 8.2%. In contrast, actual investor return was 4.7%, reveals research from Dalbar Inc. Why the 3.5% difference? Some can be attributed to a lack of cash or a need to remove capital from the market (1.2%); some, to fund expenses (0.8%). […]

By Staff |November 13, 2017

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Canadian equities drive pension returns in Q3

Canadian defined-benefit pension plans, buoyed by rebounding Canadian equity returns, posted Q3 2017 returns of 0.4%, says RBC Investor and Treasury Services All Plan Universe. This marks the sixth-straight quarter of growth for Canadian pension plans. Q2 total returns were 1.4%. Read: RRSP, pension limits are outdated, report says Canadian equity returns reverted to positive […]

By Staff |November 8, 2017

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Mining index posts solid gain after Q2 drop

EY’s Canadian Mining Eye index gained 2% in Q3 2017, following a 7% decline last quarter, reveals the firm. Increases across the board in precious and base metals drove the gain. “As commodity prices continue to increase, appetite for investment in existing projects is expected to grow,” says Jim MacLean, EY Canadian mining and metals […]

By Staff |November 8, 2017

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Market Insights

Loonie and dollar face headwinds

How e-commerce upswing is disrupting REITs

3 tips for using macro information

Longer low for bond yields

Where to find growth now

How to increase returns by 1.5%

What nixing NAFTA would mean for markets

Markets hitting highs? Don’t panic

Canadian equities drive pension returns in Q3

Mining index posts solid gain after Q2 drop