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All change

January 2025

The year ahead promises a different environment for financial investors, but it is clear earnings in many areas will improve and the global mood is positive.

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Inflation pressures and fiscal debates may disrupt markets in 2025. Long-term rates could stay high despite Fed easing, while emerging-market equities may outshine U.S. stocks. Below-average returns are likely as optimism is already priced in.

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Time to diversify beyond public markets

January 2025

Investors would do well to counterbalance their public holdings by increasing exposure to private investments.

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Fidelity Investments Canada 2023 Sustainable Investing Report

December 2024

The Fidelity Investments Canada (FIC) Sustainable Investing Report outlines FIC’s approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing or “sustainable investing”, and how this approach supports our commitment to providing an exceptional client experience. It also covers areas that are often top of mind for many clients including how we engage with companies, engagement statistics, as well as a summary of our proxy voting results for the reported calendar year.

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One of France's greenest buildings

November 2024

Fidelity International created one of France's greenest buildings

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The art of the possible: why real estate will lead the way in the energy transition

November 2024

Updating assets to be greener not only generates pricing and rental premiums for investors, it also means the real estate industry has a head-start on enacting real change.

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The Fed pivots: Lower rates, higher stakes

October 2024

An analysis of previous rate-cutting cycles and macroeconomic conditions suggests a wide range of potential asset class outcomes in a hard or soft landing.

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How to woo your workers: The changing demand for office buildings

October 2024

Since the pandemic, there’s been a recognition that employers need to provide more to their workers to draw them back to the office. This shift in what makes an attractive office building - and where it’s expected to be - can be pivotal for investors planning a long-term strategy.

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Q4 Asia Investment Outlook: Go with the east wind

October 2024

A dip in U.S. growth will have an impact on Asia's own rates of expansion, but the slowdown will also provide room for the region’s policymakers to cut interest rates.

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