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In a major shift, the U.S. Federal Reserve will start updating the public four times a year on how long it plans to keep short-term interest rates at record lows, according to minutes from its December policy meeting.
By Wire services |January 3, 2012
2 min read
Over the next five years, dollar and variety stores are expected to perform well by targeting low-income households and thrifty customers. Competition will challenge the industry, but consumers will rely on the stores for inexpensive discretionary purchases.
By Chip Brian |January 1, 2012
3 min read
Uncertainty isn’t always bad for investors. Experts weigh in on when to wet your feet in rough waters
By Kanupriya Vashisht |January 1, 2012
7 min read
Economic Indicators
Kaifukuroyoku is Japanese for resilience and this word perfectly captures the Japanese people’s ability to overcome hardship and disaster this year. Their ability to make a steady recovery from the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that hit the nation on March 11 is a case in point.
By Rayann Huang |December 21, 2011
Any thoughts of a Santa Claus rally going into the holiday season quickly faded this week for the TSX Index as investors witnessed four successive days of losses. While the TSX Index did manage to post a gain on Friday, it was little consolation for a market that was down over 3% by the time the week finished.
By Gareth Watson |December 16, 2011
4 min read
As the rest of the world struggles to stave off economic hardships—recession in Europe, inflation in the emerging markets—one market has remained relatively safe: Canada. Not only do investors avoid currency risk, but the domestic market continues to benefit from resource demand.
By Staff |December 15, 2011
1 min read
As the financial crisis of 2008 rolled over into the European crisis of 2011, one investment has remained popular: the U.S. government bond. Even after a ratings downgrade, U.S. Treasuries have held a firm place in the hearts of many investors.
By Staff |December 13, 2011
Market Insights
Expectations for last week’s European Summit ran the gamut from cautious optimism to cynical pessimism regarding the future of the Eurozone’s single currency experiment.
By David Andrews |December 12, 2011
5 min read
There are lots of reasons not to buy U.S. stocks: fear, disappointment, a lost decade that threatens to before two. Never one to go with the prevailing winds, Larry Sarbit, manager of IA Clarington's Sarbit U.S. Equity Fund, thinks this time it's different.
By Scot Blythe |December 12, 2011
If you think fear of equity markets is the mark of the individual retail investor, think again. According to a survey by HSBC, global fund managers are shifting assets out of stocks and into bonds and cash in the final quarter of 2011.
By Staff |December 9, 2011
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