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Market Insights

Europe won’t crash global GDP

All eyes are fixed on Europe as the Continent struggles to bring its collective debt under control. As bleak as it all looks, investors must recognize that the global economy is chugging along quite nicely. Tuning out the noise has never been more important.

By Staff |February 9, 2012

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Liquid Greece still not solvent

The Greek government finally reached a deal on spending cuts, paving the way for a €130 billion bailout from the ECB. But the country is still broke.

By Vikram Barhat |February 9, 2012

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Investor confidence rises

Improved investor sentiment among Canadians has locked bulls and bears in a dead heat, according to a new Franklin Templeton survey. The national research noted investor sentiment is at its most positive since the market meltdown of 2008.

By Vikram Barhat |February 9, 2012

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Emerging market inflows soar

Risk appears to be back in vogue. While most investors are wary of the European and U.S. stock markets, money has already been pouring into emerging markets so far this year, with funds dedicated to the asset class enjoying their best start to a year since 2006.

February 8, 2012

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