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To keep inflation in check, overtightening may be necessary, invest in bonds: Strategist

December 19, 2022

Chhad Aul, CIO and head of multi-asset solutions at SLGI Asset Management, joins BNN Bloomberg to talk about how recession risk is starting to dominate market conversations. Aul feels cyclicality is not desirable when the economy is slowing; instead, this last month of the year was more about seeking diversification. Though equities were challenged in December, bonds held onto gains. 

2023 corporate earnings may be in trouble as consumers lose confidence and inflation fades

December 07, 2022

Following the pandemic, most consumers face soaring living costs, job uncertainty and declining home and/or portfolio values. It’s clear that our economy is confronting a big headwind.

Housing and jobs data point to a looming recession

December 02, 2022

Christine Tan, Portfolio Manager , SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses how the risk of a recession is now elevated due to a slowdown in housing and a declining consumption as consumers feel the pinch of inflation and higher interest rates. 

We prefer the U.S. for some sectors, while looking at Canada for others: Strategist

December 02, 2022

Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss how she thinks Canada’s interest rate hikes will peak sooner versus the U.S. and why our economy is more rate sensitive. She also talks about the impact of inflation and its impact on company earnings.  

The demise of RRBs in Canada

November 30, 2022

The government of Canada is no longer issuing real return bonds. This will likely impact a number of investment managers… but Sun Life Granite Series of Funds are well-positioned in the aftermath.

Has inflation peaked and what now?

November 28, 2022

As inflation is top of mind this year and many ask themselves whether or not it has peaked, we are likely transitioning to a environment where economic slowdown becomes the main narrative, explains Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management.

Market sentiment is optimistic, high quality bonds are a good hedge during recessions: Strategist

November 17, 2022

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss historical recession trends, and why he’s cautious on emerging markets. “Inflation numbers in coming months are still going to be a source of volatility going forward” and notes that it’s important to have a more defensive equity allocation. 

Still cautious on equities but finding opportunities in Canadian government bonds

November 09, 2022

Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the markets’ reaction to the U.S midterm election results. She also talks about opportunities in equity and bond markets amid persistent inflation and a looming economic downturn.

Our commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner

November 08, 2022

Climate change poses a risk to the environment, economic systems, society and our communities worldwide. The demand for governments and corporations to do more to tackle the climate emergency is growing. 

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