The U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks have a tough task ahead: get inflation under control, while avoiding a recession. As uncertainty mounts as to whether they will be able to achieve this, markets are also responding with increased volatility – particularly bonds. What is the likelihood that central banks will achieve a ‘soft landing’ outcome? What will future interest rate hikes mean for investors? This episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities, weighs in on markets following the Fed’s latest monetary policy decision. (Recorded: May 3, 2022)

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This episode, Sarah Riopelle, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Solutions, discusses how she is managing portfolios against the many headwinds facing markets in recent months. Sarah also talks about how she has refreshed her 10 basic truths of investing, and explains how keeping emotions in check can help investors steer through shifting markets and stay focused on their long-term goals. (Recorded: May 2, 2022)

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This episode, Sarah Riopelle, Vice President amp;& Senior Portfolio Manager, Investment Solutions, discusses how she is managing portfolios against the many headwinds facing markets in recent months. Sarah also talks about how she has refreshed her 10 basic truths of investing, and explains how keeping emotions in check can help investors steer through shifting markets and stay focused on their long-term goals. (Recorded April 29, 2022)

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This episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities, discusses the themes to watch for as companies report their first-quarter earnings. Stu also talks about earnings expectations for the future amid a slowing economy and rising costs. (Recorded: April 14, 2022)

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Stock markets fell on Tuesday, following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s announcement that it plans to rapidly reduce its balance sheet -- its latest effort to get inflation under control. This episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities, breaks down the market reaction to the news, and what investors can expect as central banks lean into more hawkish moves. (Recorded April 6, 2022)

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In this episode, Chief Economist Eric Lascelles looks at the recent job numbers of the U.S., as well as other long-term, post-pandemic employment trends. He also discusses the different ways to think about the moves in the yield curve, and what these say about the likelihood of a recession. (Recorded April 1, 2022)

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Canada’s stock market is outperforming its counterparts so far this year. Why? Its heavy concentration of cyclical stocks -- like financials and energy -- tend to do well in the current environment of high commodity prices and rising interest rates. Will this solid performance last? What other factors should investors think about? This episode, Scott Lysakowksi, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Canadian Equities, Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management, discusses the outlook ahead for the Canadian stock market. (Recorded: April 4, 2022)

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This episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities, takes a look at the recent movements in the U.S. Treasury yield curve, and discusses whether an inverted yield curve could signal a risk of recession in the near term. (Recorded March 30, 2022)

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This episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities, takes a look at the recent movements in the U.S. Treasury yield curve, and discusses whether an inverted yield curve could signal a risk of recession in the near term. (Recorded: March 31, 2022)

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What is the outlook for the European market, as the war in Ukraine rages on? How will rising interest rates impact these assets? This episode, David Lambert, Senior Portfolio Manager, European Equities, RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited, weighs in. David also explains how he manages portfolios from an ESG perspective. (Recorded March 23, 2022)

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