The Living Market Podcast
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Inflation. Volatility. Bears and Bulls. There’s a lot to unpack in the markets – especially right now. Host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, brings clarity to the markets by sharing his views on the trends dominating the investment landscape and how they impact your financial life. Join Philip as he navigates The Living Market.
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What’s causing market volatility — and will it last?
September is usually the worst month of the year for equity markets, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. However, there’s much more to current stock market volatility than seasonal precedent. Philip explains the reasons behind volatility, including the role that high bond yields play in reducing stock value. He also suggests the kind of stocks to focus on in this high-interest-rate environment.
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Sep 22, 2023
Oil: the pickpocket of the global economy
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson describes rising oil prices as being like a tax on global consumers. He explores the reasons behind oil’s recent jumps in price, how those increases are likely to affect consumer spending and whether this most recent oil shock is likely to bring about a recession, as has happened in the past.
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Sep 14, 2023
The Bank of Canada’s economy conundrum
The Bank of Canada’s goal of lowering inflation is having a noticeable impact on the economy, says IG Wealth Management’s Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy, Ashish Utarid. Higher interest rates have increased mortgage costs by as much as 30%, which in turn are contributing to current inflation levels. Ashish explains how this has all led to reduced consumer spending and an economy that’s been practically stagnant for the past four months.
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Sep 8, 2023
What’s better: the best manager or the best asset class?
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says that common sense might have you believe that your portfolio needs the best asset managers in the best asset class. However, historically, top performing asset managers rarely maintain their high position from one year to the next. In that case, how can you make sure your portfolio has a steady, dependable performance?
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Sep 1, 2023
How do you build a portfolio to withstand ever-changing conditions?
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says the aim of an investment portfolio is to maximize the return for every risk taken. He says the inherent challenge is that both risk and return are variables that fluctuate. This week he looks at the complexities that investors face and considers what the optimal strategy might be in such an ever-changing investment landscape.
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Aug 25, 2023
Beyond fearmongering: what history tells us
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says there’s no shortage of market doomsayers , but the attention they garner doesn’t necessarily mean their predictions are accurate. This week Philip looks at the historical data for periods like the present – with slowing growth and falling inflation – and draws a very different conclusion than the pessimists.
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Aug 17, 2023
A look at second quarter earnings
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says throughout financial quarters, companies set earning estimates and then progressively lower them until the final figures beat the expectations. And then everyone cheers. Philip says the 2023 Q2 earnings season followed the same script, but with a twist — expectations were even more subdued. This week he looks how companies performed.
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Aug 11, 2023
Can we put inflation in the rear-view mirror?
Forecasting is a tricky business, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. However, recent data suggests that high inflation is behind us (at least in Canada and the U.S.) and that the Fed and Bank of Canada are done with rate increases for now. However, while Philip doesn’t forecast a full-blown recession, he believes the latest data from China means that we can’t let our guard down just yet.
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Aug 4, 2023
After the NASDAQ’s big rally, what’s next?
After the NASDAQ’s phenomenal recent performance — up 40% from its low in 2022 — IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson says, great; now what next? With the NASDAQ trading at 50 times its earnings (the historical average for U.S. stocks is 16 times earnings), Philip examines sectors and regions that are still comparatively undervalued, and which could present opportunities for investors willing to go against the grain, such as international, Canadian and emerging market equities.
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Jul 27, 2023
Why you shouldn’t ignore China
IG Wealth Management’s Assistant Vice-President of Investment Strategy, Ashish Utarid explores China’s meteoric economic rise. Since 2001, when the country joined the World Trade Organization, with exports of around US$200 billion, China has grown to the point where it had exports of US$3.6 trillion in 2022. Ashish believes that, given China’s commitment to ongoing economic growth, and its huge industrialization and urbanization, every investor should consider exposure to Chinese assets.
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Jul 21, 2023
The Weightful Eight are losing weight
The NASDAQ has dominated the market in the first half of the year, with an increase of 38% so far, driven by the surge in the tech industry, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. However, the Weightful Eight (the top tech companies) have recently been losing ground, meaning there could be more diverse opportunities in the latter half of the year, which could be good news for more diversified portfolios.
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Jul 14, 2023
The upside to higher interest rates: bond performance
An inverted yield curve is an infamous predictor of recession, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. But it can also signal opportunity. Whether the economy experiences a soft landing, hard landing — or even no landing, fixed income is positioned to deliver favourable returns for investors.
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Jul 7, 2023
The elite trillionaire’s club keeps growing
With Nvidia recently joining the elite group of trillion-dollar companies, IG Wealth Management’s Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy, Ashish Utarid discusses what it takes to reach this milestone. He examines the handful of companies that make up the group so far and how Nvidia grew from a $75-billion company to its current trillion-dollar valuation in just four years.
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Jun 29, 2023
Inflation is like a speeding train: it’ll take a lot to stop it
Inflation is like a speeding train, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Once it’s built up speed, it’s hard to stop without major consequences. He examines the recent drop in inflation, how he expects inflation to continue for the rest of the year, the Bank of Canada’s likely response and how all of this will impact the economy.
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Jun 23, 2023
How our predictions have turned out so far
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson looks back at some of his predictions for 2023, including international markets rebounding and the headwinds facing U.S. markets. He also looks ahead at the reminder of the year and where any potential opportunities might lie.
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Jun 16, 2023
Delving into the current state of consumers
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson explores the historical importance of consumer spending and the current state of consumers both north and south of the border. He examines the ongoing lows (including credit card debt levels, low savings and rising interest rates) and highs (a tight labour market and healthy wage growth) and what this all means for the economy.
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Jun 9, 2023
What to expect after an unexpected rate hike
After the Bank of Canada’s most recent and somewhat surprising rate hike, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson wonders if it wasn’t premature, given that the rate hikes haven’t yet impacted many mortgage holders. He also examines the likely effect of this latest rate increase on the loonie and Canadian exporters.
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Jun 2, 2023
So, are we still in a COVID economy?
Supply chain issues had a considerable impact on the economy during the pandemic, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Post-lockdowns, inventory levels soared and are only now normalizing. Philip discusses the likelihood of a resurgence in freight activity later in the year and what that could mean for manufacturing and the markets.
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May 26, 2023
Navigating the markets is like steering a ship
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson believes the current value of the U.S. equity market is based on some inaccurate assumptions. He feels that earnings estimates for the latter part of the year are optimistic and that a drop in interest rates is not likely any time soon. Should investors, therefore, be looking elsewhere — such as international equities and bond markets?
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May 23, 2023
Time to spring your financial plan into action
In this special edition podcast, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson and Christine Van Cauwenberghe, IG’s head of financial planning, discuss why the spring is an ideal time to revisit your financial plan. They suggest topics to discuss with your advisor, such as any life changes, tax efficiencies, possible changes to asset allocations and RESP/RRSP withdrawal strategies.
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May 18, 2023
The huge influence of the “Weightful Eight”
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson discusses the consequences of a top -heavy market, where the eight biggest companies account for 25% of the S&P 500. He explains the impacts the “Weightful Eight” can have on the markets when you consider that a company like Apple is more valuable than the entire Chinese stock market.
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May 12, 2023
The causes and effects of the recent banking crisis
IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson discusses the causes of the recent regional bank failures in the U.S. and explains how this is different from the financial crisis of 2008. He also considers how big issues for banks can become big issues for everyone, with tighter lending standards having an impact on inflation and economic growth.
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May 5, 2023
Why we pay attention to manufacturing
On top of manufacturing’s 11% contribution to U.S. GDP, many more companies ship, sell and service manufactured goods. This is why, according to IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, manufacturing data can tell us so much about the economy, including helping us to predict earnings growth and the direction of bonds.
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Apr 28, 2023
Is “sell in May and go away” good advice?
Some ideas behind market seasonality, like “sell in May and go away”, the Santa Claus rally and the Halloween effect, still appeal to some investors looking to buy low and sell higher. IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson explores the realities of historical returns and makes his suggestions for successfully navigating the markets between May and September.
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Apr 21, 2023
Expectations and the earnings season
This week, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson discusses the insights we can glean from earnings season. He explains how positive expectations don’t always mean good news and that we can use market expectations to our advantage, provided we tame our emotions.
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Apr 14, 2023
The unyielding reign of the U.S. dollar
The reserve currency status of the U.S. dollar is an advantage that has been helping America on the world stage since the end of World War 2. This week, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson shares reasons why the U.S. dollar has remained the world’s primary reserve currency. He also weighs the viability of other alternative currencies challenging its dominance.
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Apr 6, 2023
The oil is plentiful and the drama is real.
While OPEC may not be as powerful as it was in the 1970s, it still wields a large influence over oil markets, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. He takes us through the history of the oil cartel and discusses how its recent decision to cut production could impact economic recovery and the loonie.
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Mar 31, 2023
Is Big Tech a safe haven for investors?
As the markets continue to be stormy, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson suggests an unlikely safe haven may have emerged: Big Tech. Current conditions seem to favour large tech firms; last month, as the majority of Nasdaq stocks lost value, Microsoft, Apple and Alphabet collectively gained by $634 billion.
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Mar 23, 2023
Did the Bank of Canada just beat inflation?
Trending inflation data suggests that the Bank of Canada has succeeded in reducing inflation, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. However, while the markets are anticipating a rate cut later this year, Philip explains why he thinks this is unlikely.
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Mar 13, 2023
What happened with Silicon Valley Bank?
Last week, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, which led to some volatility in the markets. IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson explains what caused the bank’s failure, how the U.S. Federal Reserve reacted, and why this is NOT like the Great Financial Crisis.
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Mar 10, 2023
The Bank of Canada’s Catch-22
The Bank of Canada’s governor, Tiff Macklem, has a tough decision to make, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Keep rates stable and he’ll risk higher inflation; hike rates in line with the U.S. and he could slow down the economy even more.
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Mar 3, 2023
It only matters what I can prove
It’s important to realize that some financial commentators use extreme language to get your attention; their views often lack evidence to back them up. IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, says it doesn’t matter what they think, it only matters what they can prove.
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Feb 24, 2023
Is a recession possible with a strong job market?
The labour markets in both the U.S. and Canada are proving to be much more resilient than expected. Nevertheless, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson believes that we could have both a strong job market and a recession, albeit one with a soft landing.
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Feb 17, 2023
Optimists, pessimists and realists
Investors often fall into two categories; pessimists and optimists, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. He believes that the optimists are in part driving the recent equity market rally, in the belief that interest rate cuts will happen later this year. The realist’s view is a little different, but bodes well for both pessimists and optimists.
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Feb 10, 2023
Is now a good time to invest?
People often ask the question: “Is now a good time to invest in the stock market?” IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, discusses the odds involved in successfully timing the market. He also explores the surprisingly small benefits of investing at the “right” time and why the best time could simply be when you have the money.
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Feb 3, 2023
How are our predictions faring so far?
Both the S&P 500 (+6.2%) and the S&P/TSX (+7.1%) had a surprisingly strong first month of the year. IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, wonders if the “January barometer” and other favourable economic factors mean that equities will have an even better year than his team’s most optimistic predictions.
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Jan 27, 2023
Update on the Canadian dollar
The Canadian dollar’s value compared to the U.S dollar is quite cyclical, but there are a couple of reasons why it can rise or fall in the short run, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. This week, he explains how the price of oil and the difference in Canadian and U.S. interest rates are likely to keep the loonie lower than was anticipated six months ago.
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Jan 20, 2023
European stocks are calling
European stocks have long lagged behind US equities. However, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, suggests that there are five compelling reasons to consider them, including much better valuations, strengthening currency, China reopening, falling inflation and growing confidence.
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Jan 12, 2023
Will 2023 be more merry-go-round than roller coaster?
What kind of recovery can we expect the markets to make in 2023? On the Living Market this week, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, considers several factors — continued conflict, rate hikes, inflation, earnings announcements — to answer that question. He says one thing markets hate is uncertainty, and there’s little of that left.
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Dec 23, 2022
Last year’s predictions: Hits and misses.
In this week’s Living Market, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, looks back at the year in the markets and talks about what he got right, what he got wrong and what we can learn from it. He reminds us not to let what we wish to happen become what we expect to happen, and to always look at the data.
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Dec 20, 2022
After a whirlwind year, will you be OK?
In this special edition of The Living Market, IG Wealth Management’s Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, and Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning, discuss this challenging year and how a real financial plan can bring investors more confidence, especially during turbulent times.
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Dec 16, 2022
Santa, this is all I want.
In this holiday-themed Living Market episode, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, writes a letter to Santa. He wonders how inflation and supply chain shortages must have hampered Santa’s work this year and tells Santa what he wants this year.
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Dec 9, 2022
2023 Market Outlook – Navigating the peaks and troughs
In this week’s The Living Market, Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, looks ahead at the likely peaks and troughs for 2023. These include the peaks of inflation, interest rates and asset class correlations, and the trough of equity markets, plus an improved outlook for fixed income.
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Dec 2, 2022
Seven ways to measure market sentiment
From bearish to bullish, from fear to greed, this week Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, looks at the different indicators of market sentiment. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, these indicators can hint at where the markets are heading.
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Nov 25, 2022
Where is oil going?
It’s hard to believe that barely anybody wanted to touch the oil sector with a 10-foot pole a couple of years ago, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management. Prices have now seen a substantial increase from the low levels of 2020. In this episode of The Living Market, he considers which factors — such as production and surplus — will impact where oil is heading.
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Nov 18, 2022
What a difference a week makes
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, tells us that last Thursday, November 10, the S&P 500 Index gained 5.5% in one day. A one-day gain above 5% has only happened 20 times in the last 40 years. In this episode of The Living Market, he explores the reasons behind this very rare event and says there’s a disconnect between what happens on Wall Street and what happens on Main Street.
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Nov 10, 2022
“It’s still the economy”
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management explains why he believes inflation in Canada and the U.S. has already peaked (and that we’re close to peak interest rates) and why he expects inflation to fall to half its current level within the next 12 months.
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Nov 3, 2022
Markets de-FAANGed
Over the last 10 years, FAANG stocks — Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google — dominated the investor landscape, with a disproportionate influence over the S&P 500’s growth. That’s all changed now, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management. In 2022, FAANGs are no longer super growers, they’re mature giants, and valuation matters once more.
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Oct 27, 2022
Stock market performance is like a batting average
As with baseball hitters, over short periods, stock markets have streaks and slumps. In the last five years, performance streaked. However, says Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, we need to focus on long-term historic averages to set realistic expectations.
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Oct 20, 2022
Peeling back the layers of inflation
Peeling back the layers of an onion is the process of exploring something more deeply to get a better understanding of it. Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, uses this as a tool to analyze the different drivers that are causing inflation.
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Oct 14, 2022
The five stages of stock market grief
When markets go down hard and fast, investors can often experience grief. Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, examines each stage of the process and compares the current and recent market crashes to determine where we are in the process.
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Oct 7, 2022
Good news: September is over
This September was a bad month, as are most Septembers, says Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson. While the economic environment doesn’t look great, there is light at the end of this tunnel. Experience tells us that the stock market usually bottoms out before the economy does and bounces back a lot sooner. And current price-to-earnings ratios suggest that there is quality to be found in the markets at reasonable prices.
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Sep 29, 2022
What about profit?
Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, says, when interest rates were extremely low, profitless tech companies (the “high flyers” of the COVID-19-era) could finance themselves very cheaply, so their lack of profit generation was not a problem. Now, however, with rising interest rates and a slowing economy, profitable companies are massively outperforming these former high flyers.
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Sep 22, 2022
Crisis inflation, or is it?
Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, says when global oil prices surged following the invasion of Ukraine, it led many to believe that commodity prices would continue to push inflation to elevated levels. Listen in as he explains that while investors and speculators get excited about geopolitical events, they rarely have a long-lasting impact on the markets. It’s therefore important to stay calm and not succumb to panic during these events.
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Sep 14, 2022
What happens when companies buy themselves back?
Share buybacks — when companies buy back their own stock — effectively reduce the amount of a company’s shares on the market. Fewer shares lead to more value per share, boosting the stock price and creating higher demand for the stock. Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, explores the potential impact on the markets of the U.S. government’s proposed 1% tax on stock buybacks.
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Sep 7, 2022
Did you sell in May and go away?
Investors who stepped back from the markets over the summer have a lot of data to digest, says Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson. He gives an update on market activity for the last few months and discusses what is likely to happen during the remainder of 2022, including Canadian equities’ strong showing, healthy labour markets and opportunities in Europe and beyond.
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Sep 2, 2022
Sometimes words speak as loud as actions.
Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, Philip Petursson, says during a speech last Friday (August 26, 2022), U.S. Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell reminded everyone that words are also a powerful policy tool: Philip says he thinks when the speech warned of “pain ahead,” that Powell knew exactly how markets would react. And the markets did react, with vigour. Listen in as Philp explores how, through the power of speech, Powell may have influenced markets just as effectively as if he hiked interest rates.
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Aug 26, 2022
Deconstructing the Canadian dollar.
This week, Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, deconstructs the Canadian dollar and examines where it should be, given its historical drivers (the global price of oil and Canadian-US interest rates). Listen in as Philip explains why he continues to believe the loonie is undervalued and is likely to rise as high as US$0.83 over the next six to 12 months.
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Aug 18, 2022
Have we turned the corner on the market?
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, says this summer has seen a nice equity market rally. At time of recording, he says the S&P 500 index has staged a healthy recovery off the low of June 16, 2022 by just over 17%. And while the index is still down year-to-date, we have seen a recovery over half of the downside since the start of the year. Listen in as Philip asks whether we have we turned corner on the market in economic pessimism and seen the bottom? And does this mean it’s all smooth sailing from here?
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Jul 28, 2022
Emerging markets were seen as a big opportunity: what happened?
Back in 2001, emerging markets (particularly Brazil, Russia, India and China) were recognized as having all the ingredients to be attractive investment opportunities. But recently, emerging markets have underperformed. Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, explores why this happened and whether China’s stimulus plans and low valuations can turn it around.
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Jul 21, 2022
Is the Bank of Canada willing to risk a recession to tame inflation?
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, says monetary policy is not an exact science. It’s more like filling a bathtub with hot and cold water to try to reach the perfect temperature. The Bank of Canada’s recent 1% interest rate hike was more like dropping a block of ice into the bathtub. Listen in as Philip discusses whether weaker economic growth may be a side effect of the BoC’s determination to tame inflation.
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Jul 14, 2022
Recession is on people’s minds – but will it happen?
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, says the online search for the word “recession” hit its highest level in 15 years during the week of June 12. Does this mean the U.S. economy is headed for a recession, or are people’s recession fears being stirred up by the media? Listen in as Philip investigates the data that would signal that a recession is imminent.
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Jun 29, 2022
It’s time to talk about oil
Energy makes up 8% of Canadian GDP and has a big impact on the loonie’s value relative to the U.S. dollar. Host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, explores reasons why crude is so high (including high demand, war in Ukraine and capacity limitations), and how this will affect Canada’s energy sector, the S&P/TSX Composite Index and the loonie.
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Jun 24, 2022
At the half-way point for 2022, where might we go from here?
Host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, says he’s not surprised about the evaluation correction, high inflation or the rising interest rate environment. He is, however, surprised by the magnitude of each and suspects that the majority of investors are equally surprised. Listen in as he discusses where we thought we’d be, where we are and where we’re going.
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Jun 16, 2022
The rule of 20
Host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, explains the rule of 20, a way of measuring whether the stock market is over- or undervalued. Listen in as Philip explores how the rule of 20 relates to current market activity, how markets are still considered overvalued (in spite of recent corrections) and the role that inflation plays in all of this.
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Jun 9, 2022
Focus on what the Bank of Canada is doing and less on what they are saying.
The Bank of Canada’s decision to raise its benchmark interest rate to 1.5% came as no surprise, says host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management. Its claim that it was willing to act more forcefully was more surprising. Listen in to find out why Philip believes further hikes may not be needed, given that inflation growth may peak in the summer.
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Jun 1, 2022
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a mailroom for the equity markets?
While at a previous organization, host Philip Petursson (Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management) became aware that the mailroom was the hub for the company’s day-to-day information. If Philip wanted to know what was going on in the organization, he’d ask his friend in the mailroom. Listen in as Philip explains how corporate bonds can act like the equity markets’ mailroom.
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May 26, 2022
Could economists today be fixated on the half-empty glass of the economy?
A 2018 IMF research paper concluded that economists tend to miss predicting recessions, just as they tend to miss strong economic booms. Yet recessions don’t just happen out of the blue, they’ve historically been preceded by certain economic conditions. Listen in as Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, discusses which economic conditions he pays attention to.
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May 18, 2022
Could we be watching the real-time evolutionary process of the loonie?
“I’m not talking about the beloved lake loon of cottage country, rather the Canadian dollar, which should be soaring alongside the price of oil, but seems to have lost its wings. What is happening to the loonie?” asks host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management. He explains how the traditional correlations between the loonie and the U.S. dollar seem to be broken and discusses the other factors now at play. Listen to find out where he thinks the dollar is headed, as Philip navigates The Living Market.
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May 10, 2022
Can the markets ever get to the point when they feel so bad they’re good?
“Corrections are uncomfortable. They’re supposed to be: They shake investor’s confidence and test their resolve, resetting expectations along the way,” says host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist for IG Wealth Management, in episode one. Listen in to his full exploration as he navigates The Living Market.
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