Economic Indicators

Economic Indicators

Canadian banks need reforms to stay strong: PwC

Canadian banks clocked an impressive 2012, but also face upcoming growth challenges.

By Staff |February 25, 2013

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8 reasons to retire in Canada

Many Canadians say bad economic news has them discouraged about retirement, said Fidelity Investment’s Peter Drake. Advisors need to help clients put macroeconomic issues into context, and remember Canada’s a great place to retire.

By Suzanne Sharma |February 25, 2013

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Risk appetites to rise, says Laurentian strategist

Laurentian Bank has presented the 2013 forecasts of its vice-president and strategist, Sylvain Ratelle.

By Staff |February 22, 2013

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Governments fare poorly on ‘Pinocchio Index’

Canada's senior governments have regularly missed budget spending and revenue targets during the last decade, according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Gold’s had its day in the sun: economists

There appears to be an undeclared tug of war between gold bugs and economists over gold’s role in portfolio performance. Those sold on gold insist there’s never been a better time to buy the yellow metal, but a report in The Globe and Mail says economists argue gold’s glorious days are now in the rearview […]

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Do investors want high-yield U.S. residential securities?

With interest rates so low, Wall Street is betting that investors may be willing to take a risk in high-yield residential securities, reports ft.com. These are the same securities that triggered the credit crisis in the first place. The debate continues as to just how risky these vehicles are. Read more. Also read: Mortgage securities […]

By Wire services |February 15, 2013

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Economic Indicators

Canadian banks need reforms to stay strong: PwC

8 reasons to retire in Canada

Risk appetites to rise, says Laurentian strategist

Governments fare poorly on ‘Pinocchio Index’

Gold’s had its day in the sun: economists

Canadian economy is in transition: Tal

Bond indices don’t accurately gauge markets

Canada’s new venture capital plan problematic: IIAC

Do investors want high-yield U.S. residential securities?

U.S, Europe vow to finalize new trade pact