Recently, discussions surrounding inflation and the eventual phase-out of the Federal Government’s accommodative policies have been in the news. Our blog post this week is featuring two links that will provide you with a bit more clarity when it comes to these important topics, and the considerations for investors:
- Taking stock of inflation
- What can investors expect from the Fed’s “taper talk”
A recent Chatter That Matters podcast featured Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, where he talks about leadership, transparency and doing the right thing. Your link to the podcast is below.
Don’t forget to RSVP for the next event in the Elinesky Schuett Speaker Series: Understanding the importance of Advance Care Planning. Event details and your RSVP link are below.
As always, we end our weekly posts with a few good news stories from in and around our community.
Taking stock of inflationIn this episode, Stu Kedwell, Co-Head of North American Equities with RBC Global Asset Management, weighs in on the headlines around rising inflation, and discusses the key near- and long-term considerations for investors. Stu also previews what to expect from Canadian banks, as they begin to report their quarterly earnings. Listen to the podcast online: Taking stock of inflation |
What can investors expect from the Fed’s “taper talk”
Central banks will eventually phase out the accommodative policies that have supported markets during the pandemic. Should investors be concerned?
Markets were treated to a kind of miniature “taper tantrum” this week as the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s April 27–28 meeting revealed “a number of participants” were ready to talk about plans for dialing back the Fed’s ongoing asset purchases at upcoming meetings, should the economy continue to make “rapid progress.”
So with markets already somewhat on edge given ongoing inflation fears, is “taper talk” yet another risk for investors to navigate in the coming months?
Read the full article on our website: What can investors expect from the Fed’s “taper talk”
McCain on leadership, transparency and doing the right thingEvery week, Tony Chapman chats with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. In this edition of Chatter That Matters, Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, shares his journey from a young boy in rural New Brunswick, to MBA student, to one of the most successful business executives Canada has ever known. Listen to the podcast online: McCain on leadership, transparency and doing the right thing |
Understanding the importance of Advance Care Planning
Are you making health care decisions for aging parents, an ill spouse or family member? If you were in the hospital, too ill or hurt to speak for yourself, do you know who would make your health care decisions for you?
Please join us on for an informative session to find out what Advance Care Planning is and why it should matter to you!
Understanding the importance of Advance Care Planning
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., online via WebEx
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Community Corner
Each week, we like to end our posts with a few good news stories from in and around the community. We hope that they brighten your day!
- Letters of Love: local seniors receive cards created by Holy Trinity students (8 photos)
- 5 things to know about upcoming farmers markets in Halton Hills
- Minto enters Metz Community Giant Pumpkin Challenge
- Enabling garden behind Marden library a delight for all the senses
- Guelph woman creating pet-friendly fashion for a good cause
- Champion wrestler Natassya Lu adds coaching to her resumé
As always, we are available to connect with you personally. Please don’t hesitate to contact us at 519-822-2024 or elineskyschuett@rbc.com.