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Stock selloff: Fearful, not fundamental
Stock markets are in turmoil heading into the New Year, but don’t blame it on a breakdown in fundamentals. Fear is the bigger culprit and it may take more selling before calm is eventually restored.
2019 Outlook: The year ahead – Part two
AGF’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer Kevin McCreadie provides further perspective on the risks and opportunities facing markets heading into 2019.
2019 Outlook: The Year Ahead – Part one
Is a recession imminent? AGF’s CEO and Chief Investment Officer Kevin McCreadie explains it’s an unlikely…
ESG integration a top priority of investors
Today, there’s never been more evidence that ESG integration is seen as a path to creating long-term value for shareholders while also contributing to a better environment, healthier communities and good corporate governance practices.
After the midterms: Who wins, who loses, and gearing up for gridlock
Investors love certainty and Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections delivered on a much-anticipated outcome: Congressional gridlock,…
3 outcomes to watch as U.S. midterms draw near
Investors have turned their focus towards U.S. congressional mid-term elections, but with the vote just days away, the potential impact on markets remains difficult to call and may largely depend on one of a few different voting outcomes.
Gains may be tougher as the bull runs into the late cycle
The recent selloff in equity markets may not signal an immediate end to the bull run, in fact markets have largely seen positive returns this week, but further gains are only going to get harder to come by at this late stage in the cycle.
Why the USMCA may lead to higher interest rates
Canadian investors may have one less headwind to worry about now that Canada, the U.S. and Mexico have shaken hands on a refurbished free trade agreement, but in the wake of the deal, the risk of future interest rate hikes has only become more real.
History 101: U.S. mid-term elections and market rallies
Markets are already bracing for a shift in the balance of power in Washington and what it may mean for both domestic and foreign policy.
Why trade tensions will keep investors on their toes
Ongoing negotiations between the United States and its key trading partners will continue to play a big role in the direction of equity markets during the second half of 2018.