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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
CIO's half-time market report – Andrew Marchese
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
In today’s episode, we are joined by Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager Andrew Marchese who discusses current market conditions, which includes the Bank of Canada’s recent decision to cut interest rates, the implications of rising inflation and unemployment, and how the speed and magnitude of future rate cuts will depend on upcoming data. Andrew talks about how this year has been a stock pickers market, and how it’s heavily influenced by overall corporate profits and macroeconomic indicators. He discusses the importance of a bottom-up strategy in portfolios moving forward. Andrew also takes a closer look at commodities in the markets prolonged late cycle, and how some sectors are facing a supply shortage with the current rising global demand.
Recorded on June 6th, 2024.
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