At the beginning of the year, we expected the start of a rate tightening cycle by global central banks. What we hadn’t expected was above-average interest rate increases, the invasion of Ukraine and its impact on energy and food prices, and supply chain disruptions caused by the zero-COVID policy in China...
This article will be about Canada's economy, and specifically its trade surplus and how it impacts the country as a whole.
This article will be about wealth taxes in Canada and what they might look like for taxpayers. It explains what a wealth tax is and a few of its pros and cons.
This article will help your clients understand how to think about, discuss, and begin to create actionable goals, with you as an integral part of their team.
[Manulife Investment Management] Not all bear markets are the same. A bear market is defined as a decline of 20% or more from the most recent peak. As of the time of writing, we’re in a bear market in many equity markets around the world...
Canada is home to one of the largest oil reserves in the world and because of that, it's important to understand the country's energy market. This blog explains Canada’s current energy market, as well as where we might go in the future.
This article discusses extended care, or long-term care, in the US and Canada, comparing and contrasting the two systems.
This article details the top three provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that the average American will benefit from the most.
This article will explain what wills are and share some benefits of creating a will in honor of National "Make a Will" Month.
You may be tempted to panic or sell when the stock market is down. However, with a wise strategy you may want to reconsider saying the course. Here's why.
Humans have 3 ways of dealing with conflict: fight, flight, or freeze. In this bear market, many investors might be in freeze mode, keeping cash on the sidelines as global markets continue their rough ride.
A retirement lifestyle is more than just saving money; it's also deciding how you want to spend that extra time. Here's a look at what you want to consider.