Economic Indicators

Find yield in down markets

Don’t give up on equities in volatile times, says Barry Morrison, manager of the Renaissance Millennium High Income Fund.

By Martha Porado |September 25, 2012

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European banks shrink property portfolios

Impeding regulatory changes are forcing European Banks to drastically reduce their exposure to real estate loans. Read: Fitch downgrades 18 banks New rules, which will increase the amount of capital banks are required to hold against commercial property loans, triggered a deleveraging process that could lead to lenders shedding €20 billion ($25.5 billion) worth of […]

By Staff |September 24, 2012

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Equities will benefit from QE

Now's the right time to be in equities.

By David Andrews |September 24, 2012

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Government policy levers shift investor mood

It seems the pair of economic defibrillators – both generous bond buying and an extension of the near-zero interest rate horizon – applied by governments and central banks are working.

By Vikram Barhat |September 19, 2012

3 min read

Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

The days of Canada gloating over its superior performance through and after the global financial crisis may be behind us. As economic growth begins to slow worldwide, moderate growth in the U.S. should overtake that of Canada.

By Vikram Barhat |September 18, 2012

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Has QE3 saved the economy?

While it was no surprise that the Fed kept its federal funds rate between 0% and 0.25%, the Committee decided to extend its expectation for exceptionally low interest rates to at least mid-2015 (from late 2014).

By Gareth Watson |September 17, 2012

4 min read

Economic Indicators

Find yield in down markets

European banks shrink property portfolios

Equities will benefit from QE

Government policy levers shift investor mood

Cdn housing headed for a soft landing: Scotiabank

Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

Has QE3 saved the economy?

Are equities dying?

An equity shortfall on way?

Draghi unveils OMT; markets rejoice