HEWC News and Press, iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada From 07/29/21

Our newly released findings from the second quarter of 2021 indicate that the volatility surrounding the recent reversal in market sentiment is creating additional opportunities for skilled managers. We expect this to remain the case in the months ahead as concerns over inflation and ...

Born of inflation mania and rampant speculation, the latest downturn in risk markets has been telegraphed by declining global inflation expectations (below since 1995) and falling Treasury yields since the end of March 2021. The US 10-year Treasury yield broke under 1.50% last month, ...

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rates unchanged. Orlando: BoC announcement was a reinforcement the Canadian economic recovery is moving along. Orlando: Inflation is a near-term risk for the BoC. For further details see: BoC Keeps Rates On Hold, But Raises Inflation For...

joshlaverty/E+ via Getty Images Holding its benchmark rate stead at 0.25% as expected, the Bank of Canada continues to taper, cutting weekly bond purchases to C$2B vs. C$3B previously. Noting the continuing economic recovery, BOC Governor Tiff Macklem - in a post-meeting press conference - wa...

The chief problem facing most of the world's developed economies today is the level of outstanding debt, both private and public. Demographics remain one of the most powerful drivers of long-term economic growth. Sustained inflation requires a permanent increase in demand relative...

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada ETF HEWC - $0.1781.30-Day SEC Yield of 1.71% as of May 28.Payable Jul 09; for shareholders of record Jul 06; ex-div Jul 02. For further details see: iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Canada ETF declares semi annual distribution of $0.1781

As the first half of 2021 comes to an end, the global economy is recovering strongly from its sharp decline last year caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional economic growth differences during the first half reflect differences in the spread of the pandemic and policy responses to i...

The reopening should continue across the major developed economies through the second half of 2021. The focus for markets has shifted to the strength of the growth rebound, the implications for inflation and the timing of central bank moves to taper asset purchases and eventually rais...

Yastreb: The Canadian communications sector is enjoying its highest return year to date since 2011. Recent Canadian telecom regulator decisions are positive for the industry. Telecoms typically underperform when the TSX has very strong return. For further details see: Ca...

It feels like Canadian housing activity has surged. The rise in debt and average house prices was somewhat predictable. If we believe that there has been too much activity in the housing market, construction is due for a reversal if something else goes wrong in the labour market. ...