Signs of optimism from the third quarter

In his review of the third quarter of the year, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson delves into the reasons behind investors’ growing enthusiasm for higher-risk investments. He also gives an overview of the quarter’s highlights, including Canadian, European and (finally) U.S. central banks cutting interest rates (having won the battle with inflation); the shift to supporting weakening labour markets; the effects of Chinese stimulus measures; and the likely impact of the upcoming American elections.

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