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## [Navigating the Japanese market with Senior Portfolio Manager David Mann](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/navigating-the-japanese-market-with-senior-portfolio-manager-david-mann)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

[![Navigating the Japanese market with Senior Portfolio Manager David Mann](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hubfs/Investment_Marketing/INV_Off-The-Cuff/OffTheCuff-CM-2020-09-EN-David-Mann-Cropped.png)](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/navigating-the-japanese-market-with-senior-portfolio-manager-david-mann)

 By [David Mann](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/david-mann)

 Jan 27, 2026, 2:05:11 PM

Senior Portfolio Manager [David Mann](https://www.empire.ca/bios/david-mann-cfa) discusses findings from a recent Japan due diligence trip, highlighting the massive catch-up potential in digital transformation, Japan’s critical role in the global AI supply chain, and the impact of a weakening Chinese economy on regional competition.  

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## [Investing in India’s Growth Story](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/investing-in-india-growth-story)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

[![Investing in India’s Growth Story](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hubfs/Investment_Marketing/INV_Off-The-Cuff/Off%20the%20Cuff-NeerajKhosla-EN.png)](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/investing-in-india-growth-story)

 By [Neeraj Khosla](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/neeraj-khosla)

 Jan 20, 2025, 4:43:05 PM

Portfolio Manager, [Neeraj Khosla](https://www.empire.ca/bios/neeraj-khosla) shares his insights on India's economic growth prospects and where the team sees potential investment opportunities.

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## [Exploring the impact of interest rate changes](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/exploring-the-impact-of-interest-rate-changes)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

[![Exploring the impact of interest rate changes](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hubfs/Investment_Marketing/INV_Off-The-Cuff/Off%20the%20Cuff-Ian%20Fung-EN%20-%20Feb2025.png)](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/exploring-the-impact-of-interest-rate-changes)

 By [Ian Fung](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/ian-fung)

 Nov 15, 2024, 3:43:42 PM

[Ian Fung,](https://www.empire.ca/bios/ian-fung-cfa)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](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/exploring-asias-investment-potential)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

[![Exploring Asia’s investment potential](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hubfs/Off%20the%20Cuff-PaulHolba-EN.png)](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/exploring-asias-investment-potential)

 By [Paul Holba](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/paul-holba)

 Jul 16, 2024, 3:19:38 PM

[Paul Holba](https://www.empire.ca/bios/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](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/the-critical-role-of-nuclear-power-in-the-global-energy-discussion)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

[![The Critical Role of Nuclear Power in the Global Energy Discussion](https://blog.empirelife.ca/hubfs/Investment_Marketing/INV_Off-The-Cuff/OTC-Ashley%20Misquitta-EN-1.png)](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/the-critical-role-of-nuclear-power-in-the-global-energy-discussion)

 By [Ashley Misquitta](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/ashley-misquitta)

 Jul 11, 2024, 3:18:51 PM

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](https://www.empire.ca/bios/ashley-misquitta-cfa), CFA, Senior Portfolio Manager and Investment Strategist.

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## [Uranium and the demand for nuclear power generation](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/uranium-and-the-demand-for-nuclear-power-generation)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

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 By [Jennifer Law](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/jennifer-law)

 Apr 12, 2024, 11:02:54 AM

[Jennifer Law](https://www.empire.ca/bios/jennifer-law-cfa), 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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## [An update from the U.S. Federal Reserve at Jackson Hole](https://blog.empirelife.ca/blog/an-update-from-the-u.s.-federal-reserve-at-jackson-hole)

[Investments](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/investments), [Off the Cuff](https://www.empire.ca/blog/topic/off-the-cuff)

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 By [Ian Fung](https://www.empire.ca/blog/author/ian-fung)

 Sep 10, 2021, 9:55:20 AM

[Ian Fung](https://www.empirelifeinvestments.ca/en/bio/ian-fung) discusses the potential impact on the market as a result of the U.S. Federal Reserve announcement.

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