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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 favour high quality bonds as Canada’s outsized housing sector and ballooning consumer debt test its aggressive tightening efforts.  

Q1 Market Commentary Q1 Market Commentary

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 favour high quality bonds as Canada’s outsized housing sector and ballooning consumer debt test its aggressive tightening efforts.  

Commentary

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.