Insights and Market Perspectives

Economic data points to higher markets

Author: Mike Archibald

June 18, 2018

A busy week in geopolitics, central bank meetings and economic data largely point to supportive conditions for financial markets. Mike Archibald shares his latest outlook.

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Written by

Mike Archibald, CFA, CMT, CAIA

Associate Portfolio Manager

AGF Investments Inc.

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