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12 April 2022
Financial panoramaWhat moved the markets in MarchThe invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the impact of this war on commodity prices, as well as the surge in inflation and the rate hikes announced by central banks, remain the key focus of the markets.
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09 March 2022
Financial panoramaInflation again, and Ukraine…During these turbulent times, we are diligently pursuing the mandate you entrusted to us:
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11 February 2022
Financial panoramaKey rate hikes in sightThe first month of the year was difficult, both for bond yields and for equity markets, which experienced very high volatility.
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20 December 2021
Financial panoramaThe Fed, inflation and a new variantJerome Powell was reappointed as head of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), which was viewed positively by the markets. The markets reacted negatively, however, to Mr. Powell’s statement that inflation is no longer transitory, as well as to the emergence of the Omicron variant in many parts of the world.
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23 November 2021
Financial panoramaThe evolving meaning of “transitory”
During October, signs of inflation intensified. Where things get a bit sticky, however, is the duration implied by the word "transitory."
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05 November 2021
NewsDialogue – November 2021 – Special edition for notariesThe professionals’ newsletter. In the news: A new milestone for fdp!; Why choose fdp?:Dr. Vincent Oliva, president of the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec, talks about the special relationship between fdp and physicians.; Our exclusive offer for notaries, and more!
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20 October 2021
Financial panoramaThe Fed changes course
The Fed is expected to reduce its monthly bond purchases in November: at least that’s what came out of the Jackson Hole meeting in September.
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20 September 2021
Financial panoramaWaiting for JacksonHole
Part of August passed in anticipation of the speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, which was due to take place at the Fed’s meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. This communication was to disclose the Fed’s intentions regarding the reduction of its bond purchases.
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10 September 2021
Focus on Finance Express2021: Challenges of the rotational correction for investorsSince the start of the year, the stock and bond markets have been in constant flux. In our article of June 2, 2021 (What’s in store for the second half of 2021?), we mentioned a strong rotation between management styles and different sectors.
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24 August 2021
Financial panoramaThe recovery continues
The Canadian and U.S. stock markets are at record levels. Companies have started reporting their results for the second quarter of 2021 and they are very encouraging. Overall, sales and profits are exceeding expectations, and the market has revised upwards earnings forecasts for the next few quarters.
