Quarterly Update | Q4 2023 | EP146

In this episode, Kevin Minas sits down with Crista Caughlin, Lead Portfolio Manager at Mawer, focusing on the key economic developments of Q4, including growth levels, inflation trends, and the resilience of financial markets. They speak on the nuances of the Canadian bond strategy and the impact of these economic factors on portfolio management.   Key Points From This Episode:   Volatility in Q4 with notable declines in interest rates and inflation   Marginal changes in growth, with a slight downturn in Q4   Economic resilience despite rapid interest rate increases in 2022-2023   Inflation trends: a reversal in Q4, with rates moving lower than in previous quarters   Equity markets showing solid returns, led by large-cap tech companies   Fixed income market volatility and changes in central bank policies   Anticipated re-emergence of traditional correlations between bonds and equities   Adjustments in asset allocation within Mawer's balanced portfolios   Links: Mawer Investment Management

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