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Performance, strategies and market movements: All you need to know this month.

In the equity markets, returns were mostly negative across the globe but a weaker Canadian dollar favoured Canadian investors, leading to higher returns on U.S. and global equities.

2^nd part of 3 - The All-Purpose Investment Strategy
Transitioning to our current segment, we shift our focus to the efficacy of dividend growth strategies in shielding investors from the turbulence of market volatility.

"In our base case, we see a weakening of the U.S. economy in late summer or fall that will likely prompt the Fed to pause rate hikes past July." — Alfred Murata, PIMCO

Global markets and geopolitics are moving faster than ever. To help you gain perspective on the economic and investment implications, CIBC Asset Management is hosting an ongoing webcast series.

Part 1 of 3 - The All-Purpose Investment Strategy
Over the past decade, see how the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index has outperformed the S&P 500 overall index in earnings per share (EPS) growth.

 Watch now the third edition of the FINcast vlog featuring David Fingold, Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, Dynamic Funds.

Interested in knowing how funds perform and understanding their strategies in response to market movements? You'll find the answer in these 2-minute reads providing iAGAM's manager comments, now grouped in a single news item!

As we move into the second half of 2023, our portfolio managers take a look back at their forecasts in January and reflect on the major developments of the first two quarters.

Most Canadian sectors showed positive returns for the month of July. In the U.S., all 11 sectors showed gains, with the Energy sector standing out as a top performer.