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Market Update Q3 FY2025
Q3 FY2025: Markets resilient in a challenging environment
Nine months into the year, markets have been stronger than many anticipated. Equity indexes posted sizeable gains, with the S&P 500, S&P/TSX, and MSCI EAFE up 13.7%, 21.4%, and 22.3%, respectively, year to date.1 Bonds also delivered positive returns of 6.1%, 3.0%, and 7.9% as measured by the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, the FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, and the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index, respecti
Sunil Heda
Oct 34 min read


Market Update Q2 FY2025
Q2 FY2025: Markets digest tariffs and geopolitical tension
The second quarter of 2025 was marked by a volatile and complex stock market environment, influenced by various factors such as economic indicators, corporate earnings, and geopolitical events.
Sunil Heda
Oct 34 min read


Webinar - Navigating Market Uncertainty - Friday, May 30,2025
Investing in market can seem like a roller coaster. One day it goes up, the next day it goes down.
Manulife
May 301 min read


Market Update Q1 FY2025
Market Update Q1 FY2025
Sunil Heda
Apr 235 min read


2025 market outlook: navigating bull-, bear-, and base-case scenarios
Will 2025 stir animal spirits and energize the market bull, or will the bears emerge from hibernation and stomp on investor returns.
Manulife Wealth
Jan 201 min read


From earnings to recession fears—making sense of market volatility
And just like that, volatility made a dramatic return in the past week. While not entirely unexpected, it still sent chills throughout
Manulife Wealth
Jan 151 min read


Market update Q4 2024
Market update Q4 2024
Sunil Heda
Jan 84 min read


How might the U.S. elections influence markets?
The S&P 500 Index market hit a fresh record high, up 2.0%, small caps gained north of 4.5%, while Bitcoin is up nearly 6.0%.
Manulife Wealth
Jan 31 min read


Market Update Q2 FY2024
Global markets continued to perform well in the second quarter of 2024, building on their strong start to the year
Sunil Heda
Oct 16, 20244 min read


Market Update Q4 2021
Equity markets faced detours but ultimately reached their destination, with strong gains in 2021 despite pandemic-related setbacks.
Sunil Heda
Jan 1, 20222 min read


Market Update Q3 2021
Equity markets rally continues, led by Canada, U.S., and Europe, but emerging markets struggle.
Sunil Heda
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Market Update Q2 2021
Equity markets remain optimistic as the global economy recovers, supported by vaccine distribution and stronger consumption.
Sunil Heda
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Market Update Q1 2021
Despite the pandemic's one-year anniversary, equity markets performed well in the first quarter of 2021, with all showing growth.
Sunil Heda
Apr 1, 20212 min read


Market Update for Year Of 2020
2020 was a year of historic events, including the pandemic and economic crisis, but markets rebounded beyond expectations.
Sunil Heda
Jan 2, 20212 min read


Market Update Q4 2020
Strong rebound for Canadian and US equity markets in Q3, with international equities also rallying.
Sunil Heda
Jan 1, 20212 min read


Market Update Q3 2020
Manulife Investment Management has updated its model portfolio weightings and predicts market recovery post-COVID-19.
Sunil Heda
Oct 1, 20201 min read


Market Update Q2 2020
Market recovery after COVID-19: Focus on long-term goals, avoid emotional decisions, consider regular investing,take advantage of potential
Sunil Heda
Jul 1, 20202 min read


Market Update Q1 2020
Global equity markets traded sideways slowing global economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, & US-China trade tenshions
Sunil Heda
Apr 1, 20203 min read


Market Update Q3 2019
Global markets had modest Q3 returns due to a slowing economy, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and US-China trade tensions.
Sunil Heda
Nov 1, 20193 min read


Market Update Q2 2019
Global markets are marching higher despite slowing economic growth. Central banks are discussing interest rate cuts to provide monetary stim
Sunil Heda
Jul 1, 20193 min read
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