Outlook 2016 – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com Canada's news source for financial professionals Sat, 09 Nov 2019 07:11:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Outlook 2016 – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com 32 32 Signs of inflation and deflation https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/signs-of-inflation-and-deflation/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:35:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/signs-of-inflation-and-deflation/ Web exclusive: Some strategists think there could be wage pressure in the U.S.

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]]> Gold still lacks lustre https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/gold-still-lacks-lustre/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/gold-still-lacks-lustre/ Web exclusive: Although gold bugs remain positive, gold may be best used as inexpensive insurance in a portfolio to provide some protection against steep plunges in global markets

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]]> Tread carefully in the bond junkyard https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/tread-carefully-in-the-bond-junkyard/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/tread-carefully-in-the-bond-junkyard/ The baseline for fixed-income investments is sovereign debt, but beating those returns is possible by adding duration risk or default risk – usually using corporate bonds. In the calm waters of senior debt issues, a Bell Canada 6.55% bond due May 1, 2029, with an A (low) rating from Toronto-based DBRS Ltd. recently was priced […]

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]]> Diverging trends shadow bonds https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/diverging-trends-shadow-bonds/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/diverging-trends-shadow-bonds/ As the Fed begins raising rates, investors are unsure whether to seek safety or brave the markets in the search of bargains and better returns in the future

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]]> Questions hang over oil prices https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/questions-hang-over-oil-prices/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/questions-hang-over-oil-prices/ A complex interplay of factors, such as OPEC's policies and China's economic growth, make prices for oil and gas producers and base metals firms uncertain. But there may be opportunities

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]]> Weak growth a drag on bank profits https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/weak-growth-a-drag-on-bank-profits/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/weak-growth-a-drag-on-bank-profits/ Low interest rates will continue to hurt financial services firms, particularly the banks, which are looking for ways to supplement reduced earnings from narrow net interest margins these efforts include cost controls and foreign operations

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]]> Outlook 2016: Not a barnburner https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/outlook-2016-not-a-barnburner/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/outlook-2016-not-a-barnburner/ Global economic growth this year is expected to be anemic

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]]> Asia-Pacific a bright spot https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/asia-pacific-a-bright-spot/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/asia-pacific-a-bright-spot/ Growth in Asian economies are expected to slow slightly this year, but the overall pace remains healthy. However, the region remains vulnerable to the slowdown in China

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]]> Bright spots amid the gloom https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/bright-spots-amid-the-gloom/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/bright-spots-amid-the-gloom/ Outlook 2016Despite trouble signs in many regions and sectors, some investment strategists say there still is room for returns in 2016

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]]> Canadian equities in a “tough spot” https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/canadian-equities-in-a-tough-spot/ Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/canadian-equities-in-a-tough-spot/ With oil prices expected to remain low, the pain felt in Canada’s markets and economy in 2015 is likely to continue, so clients and their financial advisors will need to look carefully for investment opportunities. The consensus among portfolio managers is that Canada’s economy has yet to feel the full force of the slowdown in […]

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