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MFS Week in Review

The markets move fast. Stay up to date by reviewing recent top global and economic capital markets news.

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MFS Week in Review

The markets move fast. Stay up to date by reviewing recent top global and economic capital markets news.

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Commentary

  • Why it’s vital to consider low probability investment risks
    February 28, 2023

    Why it’s vital to consider low probability investment risks

    At times, investors tend to underestimate risks that seem unlikely to happen. But potentially high impact risks that have a low probability of occurring are important to consider while building and managing portfolios. Here is a list of such risks that markets could encounter in the short to medium term.

  • Why interest rates may stay higher for longer than markets expect
    February 15, 2023

    Why interest rates may stay higher for longer than markets expect

    2023 has just  begun, but so far inflation and interest rates continue to dominate business headlines. Central banks around the world are deliberating what to do next after relentlessly raising interest rates to fight off the highest inflation we’ve seen in the last 30 years. Rate hikes have affected all asset classes and left investors with few places to hide. Inflation, although likely passed its peak, remains elevated and it could be a while until it’s under control.

  • Q4 2022 | Market Update
    January 13, 2023

    Q4 2022 | Market Update

    Rapid interest rate hikes reset valuations for major asset classes in 2022. We expect the focus to turn to concerns about growth and earnings slowing down in 2023. 

  • Bonds: the worst is behind us
    December 21, 2022

    Bonds: the worst is behind us

    After a horrendous 2022, bonds look poised for a better year in 2023. We think high quality bonds and their income potential could help portfolios overcome volatility in the year ahead.

  • 2023 corporate earnings may be in trouble as consumers lose confidence and inflation fades
    December 07, 2022

    2023 corporate earnings may be in trouble as consumers lose confidence and inflation fades

    Following the pandemic, most consumers face soaring living costs, job uncertainty and declining home and/or portfolio values. It’s clear that our economy is confronting a big headwind.

  • Housing and jobs data point to a looming recession
    December 02, 2022

    Housing and jobs data point to a looming recession

    Christine Tan, Portfolio Manager , SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses how the risk of a recession is now elevated due to a slowdown in housing and a declining consumption as consumers feel the pinch of inflation and higher interest rates. 

  • Has inflation peaked and what now?
    November 24, 2022

    Has inflation peaked and what now?

    As inflation is top of mind this year and many ask themselves whether or not it has peaked, we are likely transitioning to a environment where economic slowdown becomes the main narrative, explains Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management.

  • Federal Fall Economic Statement 2022
    November 04, 2022

    Federal Fall Economic Statement 2022

    Here is a summary of the Federal Fall Economic Statement 2022, that was presented by Minister of Finance, The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, on November 3, 2022. This is a summary of the measures affecting individuals and businesses.

  • As the Bank of Canada slows the pace of rate hikes, high quality bonds may offer a haven
    October 28, 2022

    As the Bank of Canada slows the pace of rate hikes, high quality bonds may offer a haven

    Following the central bank’s smaller than expected rate hike, we favor high quality bonds as Canada’s outsized housing sector and ballooning consumer debt test its aggressive tightening efforts.

  • Q3 2022 | Market Update
    October 26, 2022

    Q3 2022 | Market Update

    Market’s rollercoaster ends Q3 with a sharp decline amid central banks commitment to higher rates for longer