Viewpoints about Interest rates
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Canada’s economic outlook—recovery delayed, not derailed
The third wave of COVID-19 may have dimmed Canada's economic outlook in the near term, but our macroeconomic strategy team believes the country's still on track to do well in the second half of 2021.
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Rising interest rates—implications for the Fed
Rising U.S. interest rates have unnerved investors. We examine the causes behind the development and explore the options that are available to the Fed.
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Three-minute macro: real rates, real concerns
Real rates are on the rise, which may create problems for equity investors, while COVID-19 may exacerbate inequality issues. Read more.
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Don’t Fall Prey to the Dividend Trap
As the spotlight grows on dividend-paying companies, it is important that investors not simply choose the highest dividend yields available but also make sure they are investing in a high-quality source for that dividend. As in all things, quality matters.
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Four types of risk in global fixed income
Risk management is an essential skill of experienced fixed-income managers and the key to seeking income and preserving wealth for investors regardless of the market cycle.
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The case for core: fixed-income investing in an era of yield scarcity
The most surprising aspect of the bond markets over the past year wasn’t how badly things fell apart—it was how quickly they recovered. We take a closer look at the role core and core plus strategies can play in an era when the “easy money” has already been made.
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2021: Three trends on the horizon
The global pandemic and its economic consequences were undoubtedly the main story of 2020. As we move forward in 2021, other themes may begin to develop within Canadian financial markets.
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A guaranteed return – and more
Guaranteed interest accounts (GIAs) provide interest income, insurance benefits and flexibility. Learn more about them.
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How central bank emergency measures have obscured looming bond market risks
The economic and market turmoil caused by global lockdowns has required unprecedented responses from the world’s central banks. But those recent interventions have clouded looming bond market risks. We take a closer look at how investors can prepare for what’s next.
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Should the Fed engage in yield curve control?
Expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve might soon implement yield curve control are rising. Is it the appropriate policy response at this juncture?
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