Viewpoints about Elections
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After the election: key early economic takeaways and positioning
With the winner of the 2020 presidential race still to be determined, we assess the market's initial reaction and the election's likely implications for different equity sectors and bonds.
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How should investors approach the upcoming election?
Uncertainty typically spikes in the lead up to the U.S. election. Manulife Investment Management's macroeconomic team highlights themes that investors should be monitoring.
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Understanding how monetary and fiscal policies can work together
While the U.S. monetary and fiscal policy responses to the pandemic have been massive, further efforts on the fiscal side have stalled. We explore the differences between the two.
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Decision economics: don't let political uncertainty obscure your long-term goals
Another presidential election means the predictions and parallels to past elections are already rolling in. The question for investors is, does it really matter who wins?
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Financial markets and the U.S. election
The U.S. election may be months away, but from a policy perspective—particularly in the economics space—COVID-19 might have already shaped the next presidency.
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Infrastructure and municipal bonds—Washington gridlock and your portfolio
Without an infrastructure spending bill, some U.S. states are funding improvements in the municipal bond market. Associate Portfolio Manager Dennis DiCicco provides insight.
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Late-cycle investing: how to put excess cash to work
For investors worried about late-cycle markets and slow economic growth, balanced 60/40 portfolios may be an option for putting excess cash to work.
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Argentina's primary election: unexpected results, but what's next for investors?
Argentina's primary elections appear poised to hand a surprise victory to the underdog candidate, and markets have been roiled by the news. We take a closer look at the implications for the country and investors.
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Top searched finance terms of 2018
Year-end lists can contain insight for investors when thinking about the year ahead. We present the top searched-for finance-related terms in 2018.
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Habemus Brexit!
The UK government is in turmoil over the Prime Minister's hard-won Brexit deal. We look at the likelihood of it getting through Parliament and what's next for the UK.
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