The Invested

Dustin Reid on the upcoming FOMC meeting and inflation risks

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid, about the upcoming FOMC meeting, inflation and all the risks that have been anticipated, then dive into the recent European Central Bank meeting.

Our new weekly market update: Brent Joyce on current equity markets and emerging markets

Kicking-off our NEW weekly market updates, Matt Schnurr is speaking with Brent Joyce, Investment Strategist and Mackenzie Investments, on the current equity markets in the US, Canada and emerging markets.

Dustin Reid on changes in the U.S. fiscal story an impact of China on commodity prices

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid, about what to expect out of the Fed in the following weeks and months, including: Current changes in the U.S. fiscal story; the impact that China is having on commodity prices and views on the Canadian dollar.

The Canadian federal Budget, affordable child care and climate plans

In our newest episode of the Mackenzie Investments Podcast Series, Host Matt Schnurr speaks with Fate Saghir, Head of Sustainable Investing, about the Canadian Federal Budget and dive into the Affordable Child Care benefit and what the Canadian government is planning to do on climate; including how they will pay for it with debt issuance.

Dustin Reid on U.S. labor numbers and his views on emerging market debt

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid, about the labor numbers coming out of the United States; how Europe is recovering from Covid-19; and his updated views on emerging market debt.

How 2020 was the worst for value investing and why to be optimistic as a new investment cycle starts

In our recent episode of the Mackenzie Investments Podcast Series, host Matthew Schnurr speaks with Richard Wong, Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Head of Mackenzie's Cundill Team. They discuss how 2020 was the worst year for value stocks in his quarter-century investing career.  But, he is optimistic.  Why? Because a new investment cycle has started, value is cheap and outperforming and tailwinds suggest the recovery is sustainable.

Dustin Reid on the latest BoC meeting, fiscal story in the US, inflation and what to consider when building portfolios

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid about BoC's decision to begin tapering, and the Hawkish view adopted by the bank in moving up its growth expectations. They also discuss the latest news on the tax front in the US, and the recent inflation numbers that have come in. Dustin also talks about the fixed income team's preference for higher rates as the rest of the world catches up on vaccinations, and current positioning in core and core-plus portfolios. 

David Ross on private credit, what they look for in businesses, and the importance of diversification and portfolio construction in private credit

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with David Ross, Managing Director, Private Credit at Northleaf Capital about all things private credit, including what he looks for in private businesses, and how he thinks about pricing deals. They also discuss private credit as an asset class, the importance of company management when assessing businesses, and the diversification and portfolio construction processes the team employs. 

Dustin Reid shares his view on the U.S. Infrastructure Bill and possible tapering from the Federal Reserve

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid, about the Infrastructure Bill making its way through the U.S. Senate and U.S. Congress. He also shares his views on the possibility of tapering in June from the Federal Reserve and what the Bank of Canada is expected to do. He also shares his current views on currencies, particularly USD and CAD.

Dustin Reid on fixed income and how a potential three trillion dollar infrastructure package can lead to fiscal drag

In this episode host Matt Schnurr speaks with Mackenzie's Chief Fixed Income Strategist, Dustin Reid, about the difference between "full employment" and "maximum employment", and how a potential three trillion dollar infrastructure package can lead to fiscal drag in 2022.