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Exploring the impact of interest rate changes

Investments, Off the Cuff

Ian Fung, Portfolio Manager, Fixed income, discusses recent BoC and Fed interest rate moves, inflation, employment and their potential effect on upcoming rate decisions.

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Exploring Asia’s investment potential

Investments, Off the Cuff

Paul Holba, on location in Indonesia, discusses Jakarta’s growing economy and the promising future of investing in emerging markets across Asia.

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The Critical Role of Nuclear Power in the Global Energy Discussion

Investments, Off the Cuff

Next-gen computing and vehicle electrification are driving greater demand for electricity. Nuclear may be a source to help meet it; find out how in our latest Off the Cuff video with Ashley Misquitta, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist.

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Uranium and the demand for nuclear power generation

Investments, Off the Cuff

Jennifer Law, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, delves into the market factors influencing uranium prices, their impact on investment decisions, and the team's outlook on potential opportunities.

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The benefits of dividend investing

Investments, Off the Cuff

Doug Cooper, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager, shares what can make a dividend growth investing strategy an attractive choice for investors, including: 

  • The team’s investment philosophy and approach to selecting dividend investing companies.
  • What are the primary attributes of a high-quality dividend paying company.
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Critical minerals, mining and the energy transition

Investments, Off the Cuff

In this Off the Cuff video, Ashley Misquitta, CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist, shares what it will take for the economy to transition from fossil fuel to more renewable energy-based resources, and where the team see potential investment opportunities.

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Navigating uncertainty: A fixed income update

Investments, Off the Cuff

In this Off the Cuff video, fixed income senior portfolio manager Albert Ngo discusses inflation, economic growth and possible outcomes for the market.

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Interest rates, inflation, and currency: a fixed income market update

Investments, Off the Cuff

The actions of central banks around the world are having a positive effect on inflation, and we are starting to see signs of it slowing, particularly as we look at the year-over-year and month-over-month numbers in Canada and the U.S. However, with widespread inflation and the near-term upward trajectory of interest rates, we could soon see an economic slowdown.

Ian Fung, Portfolio Manager, Fixed income, discusses these and other factors affecting fixed-income markets and the global economy.

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Downside protection in an uncertain environment

Investments, Off the Cuff

Doug Cooper discusses recent market events, their impact on Canadian equities, and how the Empire Life Asset Allocation Fund is positioned.

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China's increased regulatory scrutiny and portfolio risk management

Investments, Off the Cuff

David Mann discusses the recent changes that have occurred in China, its impact on the technology sector and how the team manages risk in the portfolios.

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