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The case for high-yield bonds amid rising rates

Here's why high-yield bonds remain a good investment

By Mark Burgess |February 6, 2018

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Market Insights

Is the bull run over for U.S. equities?

With rising bond yields, the pressure is on

By Staff |February 5, 2018

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Industry

Is it time to temper outsized risk appetites?

Evidence suggests both you and your clients might be too bullish

By Staff |February 2, 2018

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Economic Indicators

‘Party is not over yet’ for Canada’s unemployment rate: report

What to look for in the economic calendar, in Canada and U.S.

By Staff |February 2, 2018

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Why the energy sector can withstand NAFTA

NAFTA negotiations took a more positive tone recently, but if the trade agreement were to go sideways, the Canadian energy sector would see little impact, says a commodity note from Scotiabank. In fact, the sector might see a benefit. Read: Why this PM is overweight energy for 2018 To explain why, the authors first note […]

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Fixed income investors don’t fear inflation: study

Fixed income investors might be taken by surprise if inflation rears its head this year. That’s because an Invesco study finds that 58% of fixed income investors interviewed aren’t concerned about rising inflation. Although most believe the global economy is on the path to recovery (again, 58%), those interviewed say the recovery isn’t via the […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Why the TSX can’t catch up

TSX performance relative to other markets hasn’t been impressive, and January results could prove especially disappointing. “The performance gap of nearly 7% between the TSX and the S&P 500 so far in this young year leaves Toronto on pace for its deepest monthly underperformance in more than 15 years,” says BMO chief economist Douglas Porter, […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Premiums for U.S. bonds set to rise: report

Though higher inflation expectations have lifted yields, the premium investors demand for inflation and interest rate risk isn’t likewise rising. But that could change. A TD report on the U.S. dollar and markets analyzes rising U.S. yields at the end of 2017. “After hitting a trough in September 2017, the 10-year yield rose approximately 30 […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Market Insights

The case for high-yield bonds amid rising rates

Is the bull run over for U.S. equities?

Is it time to temper outsized risk appetites?

‘Party is not over yet’ for Canada’s unemployment rate: report

Are fixed income fears unfounded?

Why the energy sector can withstand NAFTA

Fixed income investors don’t fear inflation: study

Why the TSX can’t catch up

Premiums for U.S. bonds set to rise: report

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