Market Insights

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Economic Indicators

Food prices to escalate in 2013

The U.S. fiscal cliff may affect more than your clients’ taxes, and the recent drought may push Canadian prices.

By Wire services |December 18, 2012

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Market Insights

Index construction is tricky

Not all indexes are created equal. In the early 2000s, MSCI, among other index providers, moved from tracking a company’s total market capitalization to its free float—the shares that trade publicly.

By Scot Blythe |December 17, 2012

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Market Insights

Does investing in food punish the poor?

Rising prices have sparked investor interest in food commodities. But it’s a risky proposition and not all investors will be comfortable speculating on a market often driven by human misery.

By Doug Watt |December 17, 2012

4 min read

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Industry

Risks and opportunities for Canadian oil sands

Opportunities and challenges in Canada's oil sands sector are creating a new environment for players.

By Staff |December 17, 2012

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