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Market Insights

Commodities seen rallying through spring

The value of Canada’s commodities declined for a third consecutive month in February, but the price of at least one resource should rise in the next couple of months, according to the latest report from Scotiabank.

By Staff |March 27, 2012

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Investor confidence improves

Investor confidence was up in March, with North America driving the lead, according to the latest State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI).

By Staff |March 27, 2012

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Boost in U.S. job market won’t last: Bernanke

The U.S. unemployment rate may have fallen from 9.1% to 8.3% over the past six months, but more must be done to cement the U.S. economic recovery, according to Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

March 27, 2012

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All lights not flashing “green” yet

Although the global economy appears to be recovering, investors were reminded this week that growth does indeed remain tepid and the recent economic momentum markets have enjoyed can wax just as easily as it can wane.

By David Andrews |March 26, 2012

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