Prospects are good for U.S. stocks, but what does 2017 hold for Canada, other regions and sectors such as banks, infrastructure, resources and technology?
January 14, 2017Prospects are good for U.S. stocks, but what does 2017 hold for Canada, other regions and sectors such as banks, infrastructure, resources and technology?
January 14, 2017Market players assume that Trump’s policies will stimulate growth
Optimism is high that tax cuts, public spending and less regulation will prime the U.S. economy's pump. But with U.S. employment and debt already high, inflation looms. In addition, some other regions face tough challenges
Although Canada's equities market faces some challenges, portfolio managers are optimistic about its prospects for 2017, especially in sectors that are positioned to benefit from a growing U.S. economy
Spending on infrastructure is expected to surge in the years ahead, with many countries, including the U.S., set to funnel billions into hard assets
Portfolio managers give a nod to export-oriented South Korea-based consumer-products firms
Rising interest rates spell the end of the three-decade bond bull market. Now, protecting income and avoiding capital loss is the essential strategy
Stocks of high-technology companies are particularly exposed to changing winds in U.S. trade policy, but some ripe investment opportunities can be found in the coming year in the U.S. and some key markets, including China
As economic growth continues to improve around the globe, the consumer discretionary category is likely to present an expanded range of opportunities, with retail revenue improving in sectors such as travel and luxury goods
But a correction could be in the cards if predictions of continuing economic growth around the world don't come true
Energy prices and infrastucture projects are expected to fuel the country's economic growth during the next few years, while a peace accord with rebels offers hope for political stability