Matthew Windsor

Look for small caps to shine this year; BoC's hawkish mood lifts the loonie; Canadian retail is in "outright" growth mode. Scotiabank analysts and economists weigh in on Perspectives.

New podcast with Jim Morris and Dan Yungblut who are leading us through the evolution of ESG investing. They discuss the spectrum of ways to access ESG strategies and match up the opportunities with investors expectations.

Domenic Bellissimo, discusses the importance of bonds in an investment portfolio, the evolution of fixed income and the need to understand that with more risk comes more responsibility.

Check out the newest On The Money podcast with Vishal Patel, who discusses the increasing momentum of small and mid-cap companies over the past year, why investors should consider always having a small-cap component in their portfolio, and the runway for growth in the coming months.

Financial advice is important for everyone, no matter which generation you fall into. While some principles like saving for emergencies and investing for the long term are true no matter what your age is, priorities often differ depending on your life stage. We've highlighted common financial priorities based on life stage, and some strategies to help address them.

Some key takeaways: - Having cash is never a bad thing. Cash allows you to be in control of your financial future. - Don't panic! Market volatility will always occur, trust in your financial plan over the long term - Do your research, Who are you buying? What are you buying? Does it fit with your time, objective and risk?

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Teaching your children financial literacy can be crucial to their long-term financial success. Here are five tips on how to teach them about money.

In the U.S. a bipartisan group from the House and Senate pitched a US$908 billion stimulus plan. Canada's Liberal government provided a fiscal update. This, and more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

How are Canadians feeling about their finances? A recent Scotiabank Poll revealed that nearly 40% are worrying 16 hours a week about their finances. Millennials, women and Canadians who received CERB reported worrying the most.

Investors continue to anticipate the announcement of new stimulus bill from U.S. congress. October provided increasing evidence of an economic rebound from the depths of the spring. This, and more in our latest edition of Monthly Investment Monitor.

In the latest episode of Pandenomics, Scotia Economics Chief Economist looks at the outlook for America under President-Elect Joe Biden and the possible benefits, and drawbacks, for the Canadian economy.

Oil prices surged on news of OPEC+ deal. December jobs data disappointing in both the U.S. and Canada. This, and more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.

U.K. approved COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca. Canadian consumer confidence increased, for the fourth straight week. This, and more in our latest edition of the Weekly Economic Headlines.