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Industry
Four experts walk us through some of the issues investors need to take into account when looking to the U.S., the Eurozone, China, and South Asia.
By Dean DiSpalatro |December 1, 2011
8 min read
Economic Indicators
While the markets are reacting positively to news that Europeans, North American and Japan’s central banks have made dollar swaps cheaper, less attention is being paid to a move by Chinese authorities to loosen monetary policy.
By Staff |November 30, 2011
1 min read
Market Insights
It was a slow week for equity markets, but that really comes as no surprise as U.S. markets were closed on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. While they did reopen for part of Friday, volumes remained low and there was a small burst of enthusiasm in the morning as it appeared Black Friday retail sales could be strong this year. However, the overhang of the European debt crisis continued to weigh heavily on equity markets worldwide.
By Gareth Watson |November 28, 2011
5 min read
The European bond market is bracing for a rough week during which Belgium, Italy, Spain and France will be auctioning their debts. The timing couldn't of worse. Just last week, in it's worse-ever auction Germany failed to find buyers for about 40% of its €6 billion offering of 10-year bunds.
By Vikram Barhat |November 28, 2011
3 min read
Canada’s major export commodities experienced further price declines in October thanks to ongoing European debt challenges and the failure of the U.S. Congressional Committee to agree on a deficit reduction package.
By Staff |November 24, 2011
2 min read
A longtime industry pillar is under attack
By Dean DiSpalatro |November 23, 2011
Stay the course and remain calm. That’s the message from the Portfolio Management Association of Canada’s membership on how to best cope with current market volatility and global economic troubles.
By Tammy Burns |November 23, 2011
Canadian investors appear to be a pretty cool-headed lot, with half saying they have remained calm through the latest market volatility and sticking to their long-term investment plan.
By Staff |November 23, 2011
As media speculation mounts about the possibility of gold becoming collateral for eurobonds, bullion experts in Canada say it's highly unlikely that such a move will ever see the light of day.
By Vikram Barhat |November 22, 2011
Despite the growing problems of the euro-zone’s southern and peripheral economies, the markets had been showing remarkable faith in the future of the single currency bloc. Investors had been moving their money into the “safety” of the core economies as bond yields rose in the more economically challenged ones.
By David Andrews |November 21, 2011
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