Economic Indicators

Which countries should worry most about unrest in Iraq?

Recent unrest in Iraq has pushed worries about oil prices back onto the front page. Based on demand alone, some countries may feel more financial pain than others.

By Gareth Watson |June 20, 2014

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5 strategies for making better decisions

The shortcomings in human decision-making abilities are well-documented, notes New York magazine. We’re often biased, over-confident and easily manipulated by our own state of being.

By Staff |June 20, 2014

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Most expensive World Cups

Ever wondered which World Cups were the most expensive to host?

By Staff |June 20, 2014

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Beware the World Cup’s effect on markets

The World Cup’s effect on the stock market proves investors’ emotions can trump reason.

By Staff |June 19, 2014

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Good time to buy high-yield bonds

Although high-yield bonds are near historical lows at 5.3%, spreads and credit quality are improving.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |June 19, 2014

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Powering business with mobile devices

Mobile technology is having a boon to Canadian businesses, say 73% of firms surveyed by software company Sage North America.

By Staff |June 18, 2014

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Insider trading more common than you think

Before market moving deals are made, information often seeps out, to the benefit of a few individuals, finds a new study.

By Staff |June 18, 2014

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Europe’s negative rates provide opportunity

The European Central Bank’s unprecedented move to push deposit rates into negative territory presents advisors and money managers with a trigger to diversify away from the U.S.

By Satish Sarangarajan |June 13, 2014

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Carney gets power to ban risky mortgages

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) will soon have the power to force banks to adopt lending practices aimed at preventing an overheated housing market, reports the BBC.

By Staff |June 12, 2014

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Moody’s goes negative on Canadian banks

Outlooks for Canada’s seven largest banks have been downgraded from stable to negative by Moody’s Investor Service, the Financial Post reports.

By Staff |June 11, 2014

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