Joining us today to discuss the road ahead for North American financials is Matt Egerton, analyst and portfolio manager, and Nic Bellemare, equity research analyst. Matt, Nic, and host Pamela Ritchie discuss the extent that persistent inflation pressures, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and other key financial considerations will affect the sector this year and beyond. Also, how banks, asset managers, and insurers are navigating through the recent market volatility. Also discussed in today’s episode is the expectation for seven U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes this year, the impact that spiking oil prices have on financials, how banks are viewing digital currency, their thoughts on ESG, Canadian Banks, and the Canadian housing picture including mortgages and rising rates.

Recorded on March 15, 2022.

Transcript (PDF): https://www.fidelity.ca/content/dam/fidelity/en/documents/transcripts/transcript_podcast_fidelityconnects_egerton_bellemare_mar15.pdf

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