Market Insights

Industry

Expect lower fixed-income returns: AUDIO

A fixed income strategist from Manulife AM offers analysis and investment tips.

By Staff |January 30, 2013

1 min read

Economic Indicators

India pushes for growth

There have been significant developments in the Asian powerhouse over the past six months.

January 29, 2013

2 min read

Industry

2012 M&A deal volumes hit post-crisis high: PwC

Despite a 9.6% decline in deal volumes last year, the total value of announced deals rose.

By Staff |January 29, 2013

2 min read

Industry

Scotiabank’s commodity index slumps

The Scotiabank Commodity Price Index declined by 4.6% month-over-month in December.

By Staff |January 29, 2013

1 min read

Market Insights

Safety tips for synthetic ETF use

Derivatives offer useful and cost-effective ways for investors to manage risks. In the ETF world, derivatives have democratized investor access to asset classes like commodities and currencies, and to strategies like covered-call writing, use of leverage and short selling.

By Mark Yamada |January 25, 2013

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Despite problems, U.S. still strong

Much is going awry in the United States, but there’s a wide range of investment opportunities, says Phil Taller, vice president of investments at Mackenzie Investments.

By Dean DiSpalatro |January 25, 2013

3 min read