Outlook 2017 – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com Canada's news source for financial professionals Sat, 09 Nov 2019 07:02:06 +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 2017 – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com 32 32 Outlook 2017: Watching Trump https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/outlook-2017-watching-trump/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/outlook-2017-watching-trump/ Market players assume that Trump’s policies will stimulate growth

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]]> Despite a strong start to 2017, questions remain https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/despite-a-strong-start-to-2017-questions-remain/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/despite-a-strong-start-to-2017-questions-remain/ 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

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]]> Opportunities on the home front https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/opportunities-on-the-home-front/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/opportunities-on-the-home-front/ 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

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]]> World building spree https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/world-building-spree/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/world-building-spree/ 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

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]]> Looking for global connections https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/looking-for-global-connections/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/looking-for-global-connections/ Portfolio managers give a nod to export-oriented South Korea-based consumer-products firms

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]]> Taking shelter as the bear takes over https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/taking-shelter-as-the-bear-takes-over/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/taking-shelter-as-the-bear-takes-over/ Rising interest rates spell the end of the three-decade bond bull market. Now, protecting income and avoiding capital loss is the essential strategy

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]]> Tech sector holds promise in 2017 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/tech-sector-holds-promise-in-2017/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/tech-sector-holds-promise-in-2017/ 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

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]]> Consumption patterns on the upswing https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/consumption-patterns-on-the-upswing/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/consumption-patterns-on-the-upswing/ 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

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]]> Positive outlook for world’s banks https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/positive-outlook-for-world-s-banks/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/positive-outlook-for-world-s-banks/ But a correction could be in the cards if predictions of continuing economic growth around the world don't come true

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]]> Optimism for Colombia https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/optimism-for-colombia/ Sun, 15 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/optimism-for-colombia/ 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

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