Recent labour market data in Canada and the U.S. reveals signs of weakness, with significant job losses and rising unemployment, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. He examines the data, the policy implications and the forward-looking indicators that investors should watch out for.
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Market reality vs. the headline narrative
There is a disconnect between market performance and the headlines that dominate the news, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management. He highlights how, in the past year, the market has defied expectations in Europe, Israel and China, despite negative narratives. Philip emphasizes the importance of trading based on actual market conditions, rather than emotional reactions to news and politics.
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September reset and market momentum
Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, explores the market's resilience and momentum in September. He highlights solid profit margins, a recovering manufacturing sector and strong consumer confidence. He explains how market highs are not a cause for panic and how momentum can drive further gains, as he offers insights into the fall outlook.
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What all-time highs tell us about the markets
This year has already seen close to 20 record highs for the S&P 500, says Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management. But can an index get too high? Philip shares data on the 968 all-time highs since 1970, including how long these periods typically last and how, on average, the market has reacted afterwards, including details of gains and losses.
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The power of low expectations
Ashish Utarid, Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy at IG Wealth Management, explores the second-quarter earnings season and the role of low expectations in driving positive surprises. He breaks down how companies across various sectors managed to outperform despite the tariff noise.
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