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A Global Recovery is Underway | Financial Advice
Wayne Gillespie • Jan 20, 2021
In his year-end market recap, Wayne Gillespie, Director & Senior Portfolio Strategist, discusses how the pandemic influenced global markets in 2020 and the reasons behind his positive outlook for 2021.
Here are a few highlights:
- Fixed-income yields to remain low
- Central bank stimulus programs to continue
- Equity-market performance expected to continue
- Positive economic outlook beginning Q2 2021
- Why the pandemic has created a positive backdrop for active management
Canada’s Federal Government released its new budget for the year ahead providing key details on important support programs. Our budget Infographic provides the key highlights.
The third week of February marked a crucial period for IPC Private Wealth clients, featuring up to four major portfolio events.
In his Q1 update, Rana notes that the financial markets have started 2024 on a strong note, with the S&P 500 climbing approximately 13% (CDN), marking the most robust start since 2019. This surge brings us to his topics for discussion: the psychological phenomena’s of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) and FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt).
