Energy drags Canadian funds, Morningstar Canada data show
Portfolio managers say that the interest rate hike expected this autumn is already priced into the market
Weaker greenback weighs on U.S. equity funds
Portfolio managers' views of Asia-Pacific markets are largely positive
Asian equity funds were the best performers for both the month and the first quarter
Projects based on crude oil at US$85 a barrel are very vulnerable
Markets will be volatile this year, and portfolio managers will need to search harder for companies trading at discounts
The steep decline in oil prices could be a harbinger of other dominoes falling, fund portfolio manager says
Interest rate cut a catalyst for strong positive results in fixed-income categories
Potential interest rate hike this year may have only a muted impact