Investments Unplugged podcast

Check out our insightful, lively podcast (over 23,000 listeners and over 54,000 downloads) for access to ideas from a range of experts who cover current market happenings, as well as investment trends and opportunities.

Episode 90: Darkest before dawn—are investors nearing an inflection point?

February 29, 2024 | Ep. 90 

Make no mistake about it, the economy is dealing with its fair share of challenges. But are there bright spots ahead?

In this podcast episode, we sit down with our Global Chief Economist and Strategist Frances Donald, as she weighs in on the macro forces at play in 2024. Will global growth decline? Will central banks respond with rate cuts?

For all this and more, tune in to Investments Unplugged.

Episode 89: A look ahead to 2024—addressing your unanswered questions (part 2)

January 25, 2024 | Ep. 89 (part 2)

After patiently waiting for many months, signs that our fixed income outlook may be coming to fruition emerged at the end of last year. But what can we expect in 2024?

In part 2 of our podcast episode, we focus on answering your frequently asked questions on fixed income. Are inflation risks behind us? Where are yields going? Are central banks done with their rate hikes?

For all this and more, tune in to our new podcast episode.  

Episode 89: A look ahead to 2024—addressing your unanswered questions (part 1)

January 16, 2024 | Ep. 89

With 2024 in full swing, what’s our take on equities and bonds?

Rather than sharing our views in our usual way, we’ve adopted a Q&A format to respond to some of the more pressing questions we’ve been getting on the road. Where’s the economy headed? What are some of the main challenges for markets in the new year?

To get your questions answered, tune in to our new podcast episode.  


About our hosts

Kevin Headland, CIM

Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Manulife Investment Management

As Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Kevin has a range of responsibilities, from market and economic analysis to investor education. He analyzes and interprets the economy and markets on behalf of Manulife Investment Management, and works with the portfolio management teams to provide clients and investment intermediaries with guidance and commentary on strategies and asset allocation weightings.

Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major, Concordia University

Joined company: 2002

Began career: 2000

Macan Nia, CFA

Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Manulife Investment Management

As Co-Chief Investment Strategist, Macan has a range of responsibilities, from market and economic analysis to investor education. He analyzes and interprets the economy and markets on behalf of Manulife Investment Management, and works with the portfolio management teams to provide clients and investment intermediaries with guidance and commentary on strategies and asset allocation weightings.

Education: Honors Business Administration, Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario

Joined company: 2008

Began career: 2011

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