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Fraudsters are ahead of regulators

Risky trading practices that caused huge losses for J.P. Morgan went undetected by U.S. regulators, sparking Congressional hearings at which SEC officials have been taken to task and one top official admitted some red flags went unheeded.

By Philip Porado |June 12, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Are oil prices too low?

Oil prices critically affect the North American economy, so what if they went down? Craig Porter, Front Street Capital, says it's a fine line; companies can explore and profit at lower prices, but if the drop is too steep, growth will be stunted.

By Martha Porado |June 12, 2012

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No good places to invest: Timmer

Given global economic uncertainties, there are no good places for clients to invest. This affects all Canadian investors, especially retirees who require low-risk, long-term income from portfolio growth.

By Vikram Barhat |June 12, 2012

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Central banks hog the limelight

Last week, every major central bank had something to say. As a result, macroeconomics and monetary policy drove markets.

By Gareth Watson |June 11, 2012

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