Economy

France’s tax on rich off the table

French President François Holland is backing away from his election promise to impose a hefty tax on the rich, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |September 19, 2013

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More financial news doesn’t mean more trading

Despite the rise in financial news from all business news channels, the Internet and social media sources, Canadians don’t trade more frequently, a BMO survey finds.

By Staff |September 19, 2013

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Investors worry over bubble as Chinese home prices spike

The cost of housing in China’s three largest cities increased dramatically last month, bringing speculation on government intervention, reports the Financial Times.

By Staff |September 19, 2013

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Fed doesn’t taper

The Federal Reserve has decided against reducing its stimulus for the U.S. economy.

September 18, 2013

3 min read