{"id":6034,"date":"2023-05-15T10:00:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T16:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wiegers.ca\/?p=6034"},"modified":"2024-03-13T12:43:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T18:43:56","slug":"well-get-to-our-destination-but-there-will-be-pit-stops-along-the-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wiegers.ca\/well-get-to-our-destination-but-there-will-be-pit-stops-along-the-way\/","title":{"rendered":"The Investment Landscape: A Long Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Wiegers Financial & Benefits<\/a> is a prominent leader among Saskatchewan’s private financial planning and employee benefits consulting firms. Our Financial Planning Division is dedicated to offering business owners, individuals, and families top-notch investment and insurance planning services, ensuring they successfully navigate the path toward their long-term financial aspirations. Additionally, we have a specialized Group Benefits Division to cater to our client\u2019s diverse needs. In our latest article, we share how you can navigate the investment landscape.<\/p>\n Many of us have fond memories of piling into the car and embarking on a road trip to a desired destination. There were often \u2018pit stops\u2019 along the way \u2013 those that we\u00a0anticipated, like stopping for meals or gas, and those that were unexpected, like road construction or a flat tire. Despite these short-term setbacks, we would\u00a0inevitably reach our destination.<\/p>\n The investment landscape during the past couple of years has looked a bit like that of a road trip, complete with detours and bumps along the way. Last March marked the one-year anniversary of the pandemic, and global markets continued their recovery through 2021 fueled by vaccine rollouts, economic reopening, and strong consumer demand. In the second half of the year, rising inflation and supply chain issues made headlines, and in the last weeks of December, COVID-19 cases soared once again due to the Omicron variant.<\/p>\n As we settle into a new year with the realization that it will take some time yet for the world to get a handle on the pandemic and facing the possibility of rising interest rates, it\u2019s natural to feel nervous about the state of things. But the growth and inflationary environment remains favourable for investors.<\/p>\n Growth likely past peak but remains resilient.<\/strong> Global growth and earnings likely peaked during the summer of 2021. Although economic activity is expected to slow and will face continued challenges including supply chain disruptions, overall, the global manufacturing environment remains in a resilient position. Companies are predicting that production will be higher a year from now and historically, a strong manufacturing sector provides a healthy environment for earnings.<\/p>\nThe Investment Landscape Is Like a Roadtrip<\/h3>\n
How Does This Effect You?<\/h3>\n