Staying within your comfort zone
Understanding and remaining within your risk tolerance is one of the most important factors in investing. If someone invests outside their comfort zone, they might experience anxiety or regret—or even financial loss. However, a market run or swing may sometimes tempt an investor to change their habits. Raising risk Consider someone saving for retirement who […]
Beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI): Where We See Opportunities Around the World
Alfred: Karen, you are not new to me obviously, but your name may be new to the audience. Can you introduce yourself? Karen: Sure. I’m Karen Xue, Director of Multi-Asset Research at CI Global Asset Management. I’ve been with CI since 2021. Before joining CI, I worked at one of the major Canadian banks, where […]
Beyond the Headlines: Is Canada’s Economy Really in Trouble?
Is Canada in a Recession? The short answer is no—Canada is not currently in a recession. At the aggregate level, Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) has shown signs of contraction in recent periods. Traditionally, two consecutive quarters of declining GDP would signal a technical recession. However, in this case, much of the weakness can be […]
What Markets Know That Headlines Don’t
The escalation in U.S.–Iran tensions has pushed oil prices up 53% this year to $87.36 per barrel, reintroducing inflationary pressures and tempering expectations for near-term rate cuts. While the inflationary impulse is notable, history suggests such energy-driven shocks tend to be episodic rather than sustained. Past events—including the 1973 oil embargo, the 1979 Iranian Revolution […]
Emerging Markets Rebound Despite Energy Risks
Strong Emerging Market Rally Masks Energy Concerns Emerging market equities fell 13% in the first month after the war with Iran began but recovered all of that—and more—in the following weeks. At the time of writing, emerging equities are up 22.6% year-to-date (USD, 8 May 2026). It would be tempting to conclude that emerging markets […]
Uncertainty Weighs on Equities (Again): Lessons from Past Market Cycles
Without a doubt, the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran has become a major driver of market sentiment, prompting investors to grow increasingly cautious toward non‑cash assets. Although the conflict appears likely to remain regional, its impact on oil markets has been both global and significant. Crude prices surged 57% in March, […]