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In this episode of Investments Unplugged, with the halfway point of the year fast approaching, host Kevin Headland is joined by two guests—Global Chief Economist Alex Grassino and Senior Macro Strategist Dominique Lapointe—who share their midyear 2026 global macroeconomic outlook. Alex and Dominique recap the action-packed first half of the year, highlighted by the unforeseen Middle East conflict…
In this episode of Investments Unplugged , host Kevin Headland is joined by Alex Richard, Senior Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset Solutions, to discuss Manulife’s newly launched “all-in-one” ETF strategies—against a backdrop where portfolio diversification has reclaimed attention, following a period in which many investors were tempted to chase equity returns. Kevin and Alex describe what makes…
Episode overview In this episode of Investments Unplugged , hosts Kevin Headland and Macan Nia continue their timely dialogue around the geopolitical turmoil impacting today’s markets. Now entering its 40th day (at the time of this recording), the ongoing conflict in the Middle East still commands center stage, so Kevin and Macan discuss how it’s feeding through to energy prices, market…
Episode overview In this episode of Investments Unplugged , hosts Macan Nia and Kevin Headland discuss the investment implications of the Middle East conflict that began in the first quarter of 2026. Rather than forecasting geopolitical outcomes, Macan and Kevin focus on how shocks in energy-producing regions can transmit quickly into oil and natural gas prices, consumer costs, inflation…
Episode overview In this episode of Investments Unplugged, hosts Kevin Headland and Macan Nia mark International Women’s Day by exploring longevity through the lens of women and financial preparedness. They’re joined by Director, Multi-Asset Solutions Erica Camilleri , who shares thoughts and research on why longevity risk is higher for women, how today’s macroeconomic backdrop (including higher…
Hosts Kevin Headland and Macan Nia recently sat down with John Natale, Head of Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Services at Manulife, to unpack: • The real world trade offs between registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and tax-free savings account (TFSAs); • Why successor holder designations can spare families tax and paperwork; • A time sensitive spousal RRSP contribution opportunity after…
Some industry predictions may seem outlandish—or even impossible. But does that mean they’re not worth considering? Kick off 2026 with Kevin and Macan, as they explore consensus- defying predictions that may sound absurd, but warrant closer examination. Listen in as they examine the logic behind some of industry's boldest predictions, challenging listeners to rethink what’s truly possible. From a…
Episode 113: 2025 in the rearview—are markets in for another strong year? Hosts: Kevin Headland (Co-chief Investment Strategist) Macan Nia (Co-Chief Investment Strategist) Special guests: Emily Roland (Co-Chief Investment Strategist) Matt Miskin (Co-Chief Investment Strategist) Episode highlights • 2025 in review: • The team discusses the strong performance of markets in 2025, including the TSX’s…
The Blue Jays were swinging for the fences, but investors are facing numerous curveballs of their own. In our latest episode of Investments Unplugged, Kevin and Macan step up to the plate to tackle some of the most frequently asked questions from the road: the real impact of the U.S. government shutdown, the rally in gold prices, and what’s really driving bond yields. To add a festive twist, our…
Episode overview In this special episode, hosts and Co-Chief Investment Strategists Kevin Headland and Macan Nia welcome Nathan William Thooft, Chief Investment Officer for Multi Assets and Equities at Manulife Investments. Nate shares his global perspective on markets, asset allocation, and the evolving investment landscape, with insights tailored for Canadian investors. --- Key topics & insights…
