Investors are showing more concern now for the social, political and economic direction of our world than ever before. Learn what our investment team has to say about the pause in CAD markets, the U.S. market’s resilience, French politics, and central banks’ caution with further rate cuts.
Soaring prices for the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks have some people wondering if we’re experiencing a 2024 form of the dotcom bubble from the late 1990s. We understand why they’re asking that question, but don’t believe we’re in a bubble.
Are we in a mild recession now? Maybe, though it’s hard to tell just yet. Whichever direction markets may move over the coming few quarters, the unpredictable nature of the post-pandemic economy is likely to become more predictable. And that’s a good thing from an investment point of view.
What impact does the recent downgrade of U.S. national debt have on the American economy and individual portfolios? That question is on the minds of many people these days.
Some analysts are calling this year’s strong start a new bull market, believing that a soft landing – not a recession – is in the cards this year or next. While we think a severe recession is unlikely, we know there’s more uncertainty than usual and would like to reiterate the importance of diversification.