Commentary: Reeling it in – rates rise and profits fall as markets attempt to normalize
Every party must come to an end, and as central banks move to reel in excess money, investors face losses across all sectors while markets attempt to normalize.
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Bond managers in unfamiliar territory as 40-year bull market ends
We spoke to two fixed income portfolio managers about the impact of inflation on bond markets and portfolios, plus what they’re doing now that 40 years of a bull market for bonds and low inflation are behind us.
The Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 100bps
Policymakers at the Bank of Canada are hoping to bring down raging inflation through a series of interest rate increases, the latest of which was set at an “eye-popping” 1% or 100 bps. It’s an aggressive move that shocked many economists.
Is it time to get Volcker-tough on soaring Inflation?
Central banks are raising interest rates, but thus far it’s done nothing to stop inflation from continuing to climb. And stagflation remains a worry. When will central bankers figure out how to “Volcker” the highest inflation in 40 years’ time?
Commentary: Turning off the taps is easy, but what happens now?
Inflation has hit a 40-year high and no one is referring to it as transitory anymore. Central bankers have turned off the easy money taps and raised rates, but inflation keeps rising. What will they have to do to slay inflation? Head over to cansofunds.com to read the full article.
Can a mortgage broker save you money?
If you want to save money on your mortgage, you need a long term mortgage plan. Mortgage brokers and mortgage planners can help you create one.
