Economic Indicators

Roubini predicts gloomy 2012

Trust Nouriel Roubini to zig when others zag. At a time when many financial pundits are predicting, and certainly hoping for, improved macroeconomic conditions in 2012, along comes the noted economist and paints by far the most cheerless picture of the world economy.

By Vikram Barhat |December 23, 2011

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National securities regulator not dead: CFA Institute

The Supreme Court of Canada says the federal government does not have the power to unilaterally create a national securities regulator through legislation, but reaction to the decision suggests there might still be a way forward, through federal and provincial co-operation.

By Doug Watt |December 22, 2011

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Is India losing its Mojo?

India started 2011 with a bang, but by the looks of it, the emerging economic powerhouse may be headed to wind down the year with a whimper. Goldman Sachs’ Jim O’Neill says that of the BRIC nations, India has been the biggest disappointment. A recent article by CNN’s Fareed Zakaria relates a troubling story about […]

By Vikram Barhat |December 22, 2011

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Without ECB help, Europe cannot be saved: IMF

Europe needs to follow a basic, but necessary, five-point action plan if it is to recover from the current financial crisis, says Arvind Virmani, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Director, India.

By Doug Watt |December 22, 2011

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Japan: After the earthquake

Kaifukuroyoku is Japanese for resilience and this word perfectly captures the Japanese people’s ability to overcome hardship and disaster this year. Their ability to make a steady recovery from the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that hit the nation on March 11 is a case in point.

By Rayann Huang |December 21, 2011

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Corporate bonds win over the long term

As the financial crisis of 2008 rolled over into the European crisis of 2011, one investment has remained popular: the U.S. government bond. Even after a ratings downgrade, U.S. Treasuries have held a firm place in the hearts of many investors.

By Staff |December 13, 2011

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U.S. labour market improves

There’s more good news on the labour front in the U.S. today, as the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nine months. New applications dropped by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 381,000, according to the Labor Department.

By Wire services |December 8, 2011

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China’s growth slows, spurring stimulus

While the markets are reacting positively to news that Europeans, North American and Japan’s central banks have made dollar swaps cheaper, less attention is being paid to a move by Chinese authorities to loosen monetary policy.

By Staff |November 30, 2011

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Economic Indicators

Roubini predicts gloomy 2012

National securities regulator not dead: CFA Institute

Is India losing its Mojo?

Without ECB help, Europe cannot be saved: IMF

Japan: After the earthquake

Corporate bonds win over the long term

U.S. labour market improves

Global recovery to remain polarized

Strong Q3 growth likely unsustainable

China’s growth slows, spurring stimulus