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Fiera Capital’s portfolio managers have been diligently monitoring the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and its ongoing impact on global financial markets.

The thought of an invisible enemy that spreads easily and carries a non-trivial mortality rate sends shivers down most people’s spine. COVID-19 has been such an enemy and is slowing down the global economy with people moving into hiding.

Description: Fiera Capital's Global Chief Investment Officer, François Bourdon, explains the economic and financial impact of the virus as well as the government response to this events.

The crisis in confidence stemming from COVID-19 has become increasingly self-fulfilling, which has brought into question our outlook for global growth as government efforts to contain the virus restricts economic activity and as individuals self-isolate in response to the fast-spreading pandemic.

Description: Jean-Guy Mérette, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Active and Strategic Fixed Income Team, talks about the latest developments related to COVID-19 in the bond market.

The month of March was nothing short of unprecedented. Financial markets were roiled against the backdrop of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic and the dreadful economic fallout from the countermeasures to contain it.

Liquidity in the fixed income market has been challenged of late as the health crisis and financial market concerns have escalated. Global lockdowns aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19 will undoubtedly have ramifications on the global economy.

The Ups and Downs of Three Popular Defensive Strategies in Equity Portfolios. Stocks have undeniably been the best performing traditional asset class over the past decades in terms of absolute returns. However, the ride has not necessarily been a smooth one.

Description : Global Equity Specialist Laura Cohen provides a Global Equity update by reviewing this quarter's performance and transactions and explains how the portfolio is positioned to success in the long term.