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Nearly two centuries ago, China was the largest economy in the world, accounting for a third of global output. Today, the world’s oldest civilization, and the fastest growing economy, seems determined to regain its lost glory and assert its economic supremacy on world stage.
By Vikram Barhat |June 4, 2012
5 min read
Economic Indicators
May was the worst month this year for global equity markets, and the usual suspects are to blame.
By David Andrews |June 4, 2012
Market Insights
You help clients invest what’s left after they’ve spent their money. But what if you could help them better understand their spending and maximize those leftovers?
By Dan Ariely |June 2, 2012
4 min read
Advisors are stressed, clients are anxious, and the market continues to yo-yo. But Martin Cobb, lead manager of the Templeton Global Smaller Companies Fund, isn’t worried.
June 2, 2012
2 min read
We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.
By Staff |June 1, 2012
1 min read
Canadian corporate bonds are a good choice for 2012, due to our current, extended low interest rate environment.
By Martha Porado |May 31, 2012
Forget Europe. The U.S. is more fragile, says Nassim Taleb. According to the author of The Black Swan, the country’s highly centralized government and hefty public debt makes it more vulnerable to outsized shocks, also known as black-swan events.
By Melissa Shin |May 31, 2012
As risk aversion continues to haunt equity markets, corporate credit risk looks reasonably good. Despite deleveraging and a prolonged economic decline that threatens to take down some companies investing in corporate bonds might be a worthwhile alternative to equities.
By Vikram Barhat |May 31, 2012
3 min read
By Staff |May 30, 2012
Europe’s key challenge isn’t its common currency, says Jens Larsen, chief European economist and managing director for RBC Capital Markets.
By Jacqueline Louie |May 30, 2012
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