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After a historic period of aggressive rate hikes, the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve are now adopting a dovish tone, maintaining benchmark rates at 5% and 5.25% to 5.5%, respectively. While future rate hikes are not entirely off the table, recent data indicates a slowdown in inflation, leading many investors to feel optimistic about future monetary policies. Against this backdrop, Sightline’s Warren Gerow and Katherine Gordon sat down to help investors understand what this may mean for their portfolios as we head into the new year.
Some of the specific topics discussed include:
- Why the current inflation rate may be more complex than it appears and the factors signaling the potential need for further monetary tightening from central banks.
- How the outlook for inflation and monetary policy in the new year differs between Canada and the U.S.
- Why the bond market may decouple from interest rates, causing bond rates to be higher for longer in 2024.
- Where the capital may come from to fund government deficits once interest rates begin to decrease.
- Why the macro environment is making bonds more attractive and where investors can find opportunities within the fixed-income market.
- How interest rates are impacting Canadian mortgage rates and the potential outlook for the real estate market.
If you have any questions about interest rates or are interested in allocating more towards bonds in your portfolio, please do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced investment advisors today by calling (416) 943-4383 or via email at invest@sightlinewealthmgt.com
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Warren Gerow is an independent investment wealth consultant at Sightline Wealth Management.
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