Market Updates

The investment landscape during the past couple of years has looked a bit like that of a road trip, complete with detours and bumps along the way.

One of the best examples of eternal optimism is author J.K. Rowling’s success story. Her original Harry Potter novel was rejected 12 times before it was published. Despite these setbacks, Rowling never stopped believing in her idea. She was ultimately rewarded for her perseverance, and more often than not, investors are rewarded for their optimism...

The global economy led by the U.S. continues its gradual recovery—supported by economic reopening and COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Stronger consumption is expected through 2021 fueled by consumers with excess savings and pent-up demand for goods and services...

March 23 marked the one-year anniversary of the market low brought on by the pandemic. Since then, the S&P 500 has seen its largest 12-month gain since 1936, exceeding the recovery in 2010 from the global financial crisis. Equity markets performed well through the first quarter, extending the gains made since March last year.

[PDF] 2021 Tax Rate Card from Manulife Investment Management, is a handy one pager filled with all the current rates including marginal tax rates, federal tax brackets and tax credits, RRSP contribution limits, CPP contribution limits and benefits and much, much more!

Tax season is underway, and Canadians may be facing some unfamiliar terrain. Job losses, side gigs, and working from home were just some of the by-products of 2020.