The Invested

In this episode, join host Matthew Schnurr as he welcomes Benoit Gervais, Portfolio Manager and Head of Mackenzie Resource team, to discuss the key factors driving long-term inflation expectations. Benoit explains the distinction between supply-led and demand-led inflation, highlighting the shift from temporary supply chain disruptions to sustained wage-driven inflation. Benoit also explores the implications of the energy transition on commodities, emphasizing the importance of environment and social standards in shaping consumer preferences. This episode was recorded on November 21, 2023.

Join host Matthew Schnurr and his guest Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities at Mackenzie Investments, as they explore the significant market drivers, from the complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East to the latest economic data. Lesley also discusses if Canada is in a technical recession and whether the inflation story is really over. This episode was recorded on November 1, 2023.

In this episode, join host Matthew Schnurr as he welcomes Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Mackenzie Investments, for an analysis of recent central bank actions in the US, Canada, and Japan. Dustin explores the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates, its approach to managing inflation, and the implications for the US economy. Moving to Canada, Dustin discusses the Bank of Canada’s concerns about sluggish economic growth and explores the possibility of cutting interests before hitting 2% inflation. Shifting to Japan, Dustin dissects the Bank of Japan’s yield curve control policy and the adjustments that have been made. This episode was recorded on November 2, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr and his guests Nelson Arruda, Portfolio Manager and Head of Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team, and Jules Boudreau, Senior Economist, take you on an around the world journey diving into key global economic trends. The team covers topics such as oil, currency markets, equities, and the Canadian economy. This episode was recorded on October 27, 2023.

In this episode, join host Matthew Schnurr as he welcomes Shane Feeney, Managing Director and Global Head of Secondaries at Northleaf Capital Partners, for a deep dive into the world of private equity investing. Shane shares his insights into various private equity strategies and how the Northleaf team leverages an integrated model, which includes primary, secondary, and direct co-investment strategies. Shane also discusses the team’s approach to assessing private equity managers, the importance of diversification, and the impacts of a higher interest rate environment on the asset class. This episode was recorded on October 20, 2023.

In this episode, join host Matthew Schnurr and his guest, Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Mackenzie Investments, as they explore the factors and events that have been driving the rise in yields and volatility in the long end of the yield curve. Dustin also provides his insights into the latest US CPI reading and offers fixed income trade opportunities to capture real yields. This episode was recorded on October 12, 2023.

With rising yields taking over recent headlines, is risk-free bond investing more attractive right now? Join host Matthew Schnurr and his guest Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities at Mackenzie Investments, as they discuss how rising yields have been reshaping the investment landscape, central banks’ responses, and how recent political developments in the US have impacted market volatility. This episode was recorded on October 4, 2023.

In this episode, join host Matthew Schnurr and his guest, Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist at Mackenzie Investments, as they discuss the market’s response to the Fed’s decision to hold rates. Dustin explores the implications of interest rates staying “higher for longer”, concerns around inflation, and assess the impact of the Fed’s policies on both the U.S. and global economies. This episode was recorded on September 21, 2023.

In a rapidly changing economic environment, investors are grappling with mounting uncertainties. As this environment evolves, trust emerges as the bedrock of client-advisor relationships. Join us in this special episode as Gary Chateram, SVP and Head of Retail Distribution at Mackenzie, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with distinguished behavioural financial specialist, Herman Brodie, on the importance of trust and how to cultivate it. Gain valuable insights as Herman shares actionable strategies for financial advisors to build long lasting trust with clients. Discover the power of vulnerability, the role of shared values, and practical tips to navigate trust-building in today’s evolving landscape. Whether you’re a seasoned financial professional or new to the industry, this episode offers invaluable insights that you can apply immediately to enhance your relationship with your clients. This episode was recorded on August 10, 2023. For advisor use only.

In this episode, join host Matthew Schnurr as he welcomes Richard Wong, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Head of Mackenzie Cundill Team, for a deep dive into the world of value investing. Richard discusses how his team incorporates the intricacies of deep, cyclical, and value investing strategies in their portfolio, along with real-world examples. Gain valuable insights into Richard’s team’s bottom-up approach and learn how they adjust their portfolio exposures across economic cycles. This episode was recorded on September 11, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr in joined by Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities at Mackenzie Investments. Together they explore the latest economic developments, including recent Canadian GDP and US jobs data, and provide an outlook on equity markets. Lesley also discusses Saudi Arabia’s decision to extend oil production cuts and the recent challenges facing China’s economy. This episode was recorded on September 5, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Dustin provides a deep analysis of the latest US and Canadian inflation readings, shares his perspectives on the concerns around China’s reopening, and offers fixed income trade opportunities to capture real yields across the globe. This episode was recorded on August 17, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Dave Taylor and Tyler Hewlett, Vice Presidents and Portfolio Managers of Mackenzie Investments’ Bluewater Team. Together they explore the evolving paradigms of growth and value and discuss the impacts of the global energy transition and AI driven digitization. Discover how these powerful forces are reshaping the investment landscape and gain strategic insights that guides businesses in this era of secular change. This episode was recorded on July 28, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Katherine Owen and Ome Saidi, Vice Presidents and Portfolio Managers of Mackenzie Investments’ Global Equity and Income Team, where they delve into the art of quality investing. Discover the defining characteristics of quality companies and how they can weather market turbulence and flourish amid changing economic landscapes. Katherine and Ome also discuss how technological disruption, particularly AI, could affect quality companies. This episode was recorded on July 31, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr in joined by Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities at Mackenzie Investments. Together they explore the economic resilience that has been defying expectations amid rising interest rates. Uncover the latest trends in the ongoing earnings season and gain valuable insights into what this means for investors in the Canadian stock market. Lesley also sheds light on the potential global impacts of the Bank of Japan’s recent softening yield curve control program. This episode was recorded on July 28, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Together they discuss recent central bank activities and inflation data. They explore the Federal Reserve’s most recent 25 basis point hike, its implications, and key takeaways from the July meeting. Dustin also provides an update on strategic positions the Fixed Income Team are monitoring, including U.S. Treasury inflation-protected securities and emerging market bonds. This episode was recorded on July 27, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by John Cook, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, and Team Co-Lead of Mackenzie Investments’ Greenchip Team. Together, they discuss why batteries matter in the great energy transition, the most recent subsidies put forward by governments supporting this transition, supply chain and geopolitical risks, and what this means for the Greenchip Team’s portfolios. This episode was recorded on July 13, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities. Together they discuss the Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision, why volatility in equities have been recently low, and what to expect in this earnings season. This episode was recorded on July 6, 2023.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Arup Datta, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Quantitative Equity Team. Together, they discuss how quantitative investing has changed in the past five years, the role of AI and ChatGPT in fundamental analysis, and Arup’s philosophy of all-weather investing and the construction of his models.

At the halfway point of 2023, one thing is clear: Goldilocks is still nowhere to be seen. In this special episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities, and Steve Locke, CIO of Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Strategies, to discuss where equity and fixed income markets are heading for the second half of the year and why. Topics discussed in their conversation include: If inflation will remain stickier than expected Renewed hawkishness within central bankers around the globe An update on the regional banking crisis and if it’s truly over Outlook for equities and fixed income for the rest of 2023 For more insights and perspectives, download our 2023 mid-year market outlook. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Together they discuss recent central bank activities, including the Bank of Canada’s decision to hike interest rates while the Fed decided to skip. Dustin also provides an update on trade ideas that his team are monitoring. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities. Together they discuss OPEC’s recent decision to reduce output in July, the impacts this will have on central bank actions, and what this could mean for the S&P 500. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Konstantin Boehmer, SVP, Co-Lead of Mackenzie’s Fixed Income Team, Head of Global Macro, and Portfolio Manager. Together, they explore the topic of sustainable debt, specifically the momentum behind debt-for-nature swaps in emerging markets. Konstantin also discusses a unique bond opportunity in Ecuador that supports the conservation of the Galapagos Islands. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist joins host Matthew Schnurr to discuss the latest inflation data from Canada and the U.S. and whether or not future interest rate hikes are back on the table. Dustin also provides an update on the U.S. debt ceiling and China reopening story, and two trade ideas that his team are monitoring. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities. Together they provide an update on the regional banking crisis, notably J.P. Morgan’s decision to purchase First Republic, assess if the labour market is softening or not, and what’s standing out so far this earnings season. An update on the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to raise interest rates is also provided. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist joins host Matthew Schnurr to discuss the latest interest rate decisions from around the world. Dustin discusses the recent interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank, expectations going forward, and updates on the U.S. debt ceiling. Dustin also shares four top trade ideas that his team are keeping a close eye on. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Toby Heaps, CEO at Corporate Knights Inc. Together they discuss Toby’s journey to Corporate Knights, the concept behind the Corporate Knights’ annual ranking of the world’s 100 most sustainable corporations, and the construction of the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index. With the growth of sustainable investing, we are excited to announce the launch of two new sustainable solutions at Mackenzie Investments – Mackenzie Corporate Knights Global 100 Index ETF (Ticker: MCKG) and Mackenzie Corporate Knights Global 100 Index Fund. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Together they provide an update on the Bank of Canada’s recent decision to hold interest rates, discuss new U.S. inflation data, and examine the path forward to getting to 2% inflation. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Mackenzie Investments’ Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities. Together they discuss the recent OPEC production cut and what that could mean for stock markets. They also provide an update on the global banking crisis, views on inflation, China’s reopening, and expectations for equities for the rest of the year. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Dustin Reid, VP and Chief Fixed Income Strategist. Together, they provide an update on the global banking crisis, including fallout from SVB, regional banks, and Credit Suisse and UBS, the Fed’s recent 25 basis point hike, and the overall impacts to Canada and Europe. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities, and Steve Locke, CIO of Fixed Income and Multi-Asset Strategies. Together, they discuss recent failures of U.S. banks, such as Silicon Valley Bank, and what that can mean for investors. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com.

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid. Together, they discuss the recent Bank of Canada decision to hold interest rates steady, Federal Reserve and what to expect in terms of interest rates, trades and currencies. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities. Together, they discuss what to expect from BoC, how Nordstrom’s departure may affect us and they also revisit previous predictions from earlier this year. At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Benoit Gervais, SVP and Head of Team of Mackenzie Resource Team, and Onno Rutten, VP of Mackenzie Resource Team. Together, they discuss why inflation will likely be sticky and how to incorporate different asset classes in your portfolios. Learn by Key Topics: (1:01) Recent economic growth in North America and Europe (3:32) Views on the path of inflation (8:00) Performance of different asset classes during inflation At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Katherine Owens, VP of Mackenzie Global Equity & Income Team. Together, they discuss her approach to investment management. She also shares how she finds high-quality, well-valued stocks and what to expect from a Global Dividend Portfolio. Learn by Key Topics: (1:00) Katherine’s early career (3:22) Starting at Mackenzie Investments (12:46) Views on dividends and its benefits (14:51) Views on valuations (17:02) Views on what is a soft landing At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities. Together, they take a look at the labour market in U.S.A., layoffs in the technology sector, stock valuations and the term "soft landing". Learn by Key Topics: (0:56) Job market in the U.S. (2:23)Views of inflation and Fed reaction (6:14)Tech layoffs (9:21)Global economy update (12:26)Views on what is a soft landing and outlook At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid. Together, they discuss the recent Fed announcement and latest 25-basis point hike. Dustin also shares expectations on wages and if the era of non-25 basis point hikes is over. Finally, they discuss credit opportunities and what Dustin’s team is doing in the portfolio to reflect his view of the global economy. Learn by Key Topics: (1:25) Fed 25 basis point hike (9:30) Outlook on wages and employment (15:30) Is the era of non-25 basis point hikes over? At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid. Together, they discuss the recent BoC meeting and the hike of 25 basis points, and the upcoming Fed meeting. Dustin also shares thoughts on broader economics within North America diving into GDP data, labor markets, and others. They last look at the current economic environments of Japan and China. Learn by Key Topics: (1:02) Recent interest hikes by Bank of Canada (8:38) Outlook on interest rates (20:24) Looking into broader economics within North America (28:01) Bank of Japan & China At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Konstantin Boehmer, Co-Lead and Portfolio Manager with Mackenzie Investments Fixed Income Team and John Cook, SVP, Portfolio Manager, Team Co-Lead of Mackenzie Greenchip Team. Together, our experts map out environmental investment opportunities from our Green Book. Learn by Key Topics: (1:04) 3 drivers behind John’s investment thesis (2:22) Milestones in 2022 (3:25) Climate Goals in 2022 (7:20) 2022 & impacts to the environmental economy (15:23) Solar vs. wind energy (26:10) Transition from fossil fuels (38:25) Optimism levels heading into 2023 At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Todd Mattina, Chief Economist and co-lead of Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team. Together, they take a dive further into Mackenzie’s Orange Book, which contains expert insights to help investors stay focused on long-term returns. Learn by Key Topics: (0:54) Bank of Japan, Interest Rates & Debt in Japan (10:10) Outlook on the Yen (13:53) 2023 Outlook on Canadian Bonds, Derivatives & Pension Plans At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr is joined by Lesley Marks, CIO of Equities and Steve Locke, CIO of Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Strategies. Together, they take a deeper dive into Mackenzie’s Blue Book, which provides a near-term outlook on what 2023 holds for investors. Learn by Key Topics: (0:58) Looking back at 2022 (3:44) The 3 Themes for 2023 (7:34) Outlook on recession (21:36) Recession & job markets (25:22) Outlook on China & global impacts (27:53) Recession in Europe (33:25) Thoughts on Equity Markets for 2023 (41:06) Views on Fixed Income for 2023 (47:11) Our confident and uncertain predictions At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid. Together, they discuss the recent Fed meeting, how the Bank of Canada is determining to do a 50-basis point hike, China’s reopening story and how all these affect the fixed income portfolios. Learn by Key Topics: (0:56) Thoughts on Recent Fed Meeting and the 50-basis Point Hike (10:47) Bank of Canada and a 50-basis point hike (20:02) Views on China’s Reopening Story (31:28) A Look at Fixed Income Portfolios At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Lesley Marks, Chief Investment Officer of Equities. She oversees the investment professionals involved in the day-to-day management of Mackenzie funds across the firm’s 12 equity boutiques with more than $65 billions in Mackenzie’s assets under management. Together, they look at Jerome Powell’s speech and what it would mean for the markets. They also revisit China and impact of the zero-covid policy on the energy markets, and what to expect in 2023. Learn by Key Topics: (0:55) Thoughts on Fed, Jerome Powell’s recent comments and their market impact (6:42) Views on Chin (13:42) Views on energy and the impact of the zero-covid policy to the energy markets (18:55) Expectations for 2023 (Blue Book is available on Dec 14) At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Todd Mattina, Chief Economist and co-lead of Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team. Together, they discuss a preview of long-term capital market projections available through the Mackenzie Orange Book (available Dec 15). They also look deeper into the implications of these expectations for pension planning and investors. Learn by Key Topics: (0:54) 10-Yr Outlook & Bonds (5:56) Views on Equities Fixed Income Markets (8:54) Outlook on Pension Planning & Recession (13:56) Takeaways for Retirement Planning from the 2023 Orange Book At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Richard Wong, SVP, Head of Cundill Global Value Equity Team at Mackenzie. Together, they continue to explore Value Investing. They discuss prospects of value, what’s happened in 2022 and where the best value prospects are around the globe. Key Topics: (0:59) Value Investing in 2022 (3:07) Outlook on Interest Rates & Effect on Value (6:17) Views on Technology Sector (10:26) Stance on Commodities within the Portfolio & Areas of Optimism (14:09) Views on the Speed of Market Reactions within a Cycle (17:25) Growth Prospects after the 20th Party Congress (19:50) Opportunities within the U.K. Economy At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins new Mackenzie Bluewater Team Portfolio Managers: Tyler Hewlett & Dave Taylor. They are the co-managers on the Mackenzie Bluewater Next Gen Growth Fund. Get to know more about their investment careers over the years, the Mackenzie Bluewater Team, investment styles and philosophy, and their new fund. Learn by Key Topics: (1:07) Meet Tyler Hewlett (4:35) Meet Dave Taylor (9:04) Mackenzie Bluewater Team & their Dynamic Partnership (14:15) Why Mackenzie? (15:48) Mackenzie Bluewater Next Gen Growth Fund (17:26) Investment Philosophy & Style (25:46) Views on Inflation, Long Duration Growth & Discovering Opportunities (28:35) Innovative Business Models & Evaluating Opportunities (30:24) Tyler & Dave’s Podcast Recommendations At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid. Together, they discuss recent inflation numbers and what it would mean for the Federal Reserve’s response. They also look the U.S.’s Midterm elections and China. Learn by Key Topics: (0:58) Thoughts on Recent CPI numbers (6:24) Thoughts on Inflation & Mid to Long-Term Outlook (17:01) U.S. Midterm elections & Outcomes (22:53) Views on China’s 20th National Congress, Zero-Covid Policy (29:16) A Look into Fixed Income Portfolios At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matt Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Lesley Marks, Chief Investment Officer of Equities. She oversees the investment professionals involved in the day-to-day management of Mackenzie funds across the firm’s 12 equity boutiques with more than $65 billions in Mackenzie’s assets under management. Together, they look at Fed’s recent decision of raising 75 basis points and comments shared in the conference. She shares thoughts on the labor market conditions and upward wage pressures, supply and consumer demand, and outlook of inflation. She also looks at company earnings (tech, resources, etc.) and outlook on China’s 20th National Congress. Learn by Key Topics: (0:56) Thoughts on Fed’s Decision of Raising 75 Basis Points & Outlook (3:44) Renewed Views of Inflation (6:36) Company Earnings (Mentions include Meta, Microsoft, Google, BP, Unilever, Bell, FedEx, Apple, Coca-Cola, and more) (10:17) Views on China’s 20th National Congress & Outlook At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid. Together, they look at Fed pivot and gearing down on expectations of Central banks going forward, and the U.S. Mid-term elections and what is means for portfolios and financial markets. They also look at Japan and trades happening in the Fixed Income portfolios. Learn by Key Topics: (1:00) Views on a Fed Pivot (8:37) Outlook on Central Banks’ Actions & Their Goals (13:59) Thoughts on Japan, Yen and the BoJ (18:40) U.S. Politics – Mid Term Elections (27:09) Trades within the Fixed Income Portfolios At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com

In this episode, host Matthew Schnurr joins Todd Mattina, Chief Economist and co-lead of Mackenzie’s Multi-Asset Strategies Team. Together, they take a deep look into economic environments around the world. We start with a look at Europe on U.K.'s leadership and ongoing energy crisis. Followed by a medium to long-term outlook in China with zero-covid policy and housing crisis. Continuing with an outlook of inflation within North America and the impact on affordability. And finally concluding this episode with a look into Japan’s economy. Learn by Key Topics: (0:52) Inflation across the World & Central Banks’ Actions (3:51) Energy Crisis in Europe (6:57) Ivy Investment Style & Investing in Canada (8:52) Zero-Covid Policy and Housing in China (11:10) Views of Inflation in North America (14:07) Affordability and Preventing Financial Instability (17:50) Views of Japan’s Economy At Mackenzie, we want to create a more invested world, partnering with advisors to help investors become more knowledgeable, more educated, and more invested so they can meet their full potential. Learn more at mackenzieinvestments.com