What's down with the market? Is there any upside to be had? We choose positivity and optimism for our market forecast. Read on for why.

Headlines on investments seem to be all red, bears and scary charts. Is the sky really falling? We think not.

Inflation and interest rates. How will they affect your investments this year?

It is truly a terrible turn of events that Russia has gone to war with the Ukraine. It is certainly painful to watch the images that come out of what was a lovely and productive nation. We are heartbroken for those suffering through this conflict. Pivoting our role as advisors, we consider what it means for our clients.

What does the new war mean with regards to your investments?

The start of 2022 hasn’t been kind to us as investors. As of Friday Sept 21st, early afternoon, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite price indices are down approximately 5%, 7%, and 11%, respectively since the calendar changed to 2022. The NASDAQ has also fallen into correction territory, as it is down more than 10%. What are the reasons for the market weakness? We believe that the change in sentiment can be tied to the uncertainty around the path of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s rate hikes. The consensus now believes that the Fed will increase rates four times instead of two to fight against elevated levels of inflation. That has resulted in a 32-basis point jump in the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield. The Canadian market looks similar.

The big I's in investing: Interest rates and inflation. How they might affect you and what our forecast is for investing in 2022

The holiday season is around the corner. What does the rest of 2021 have in store for the investment world?

November is financial literacy month and so now is a great time to discuss the TFSA or as I wish they’d named it the TFIA (Tax Free Investment Account).

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