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Loonie ties the hands of BoC

As dollar-parity becomes more of a floor than a ceiling, Canada continues to lose its share of the U.S. import market. As conventional measures remain inapplicable, Canadian economists are suggesting radical moves to tackle the issue of an overheating loonie. The rapid rise in the value of Canadian dollar owing to foreign investors and central […]

By Vikram Barhat |December 17, 2010

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Foreigners park their funds in Canada

Canada continues to be a favourite parking spot for nervous money. Foreign investors acquired $9.5 billion worth of Canadian securities in October, according to a Statistics Canada report. Those flocking to Canada are largely taking refuge in Canadian bonds and stocks. The report said non-resident investors added $7.8 billion worth of Canadian bonds to their […]

By Vikram Barhat |December 16, 2010

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Managers increasingly bullish on stocks

Investment managers expect 2010 will end on a high note, which should continue into 2011, according to Russell Investments' quarterly survey.

By Steven Lamb |December 15, 2010

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UBS expands risk appetite

Despite a broad rebound in markets during 2010, UBS has opted to extend its preference for risk assets by shifting back to an overweight in equities and retaining an overweight in credit within fixed income.

By Staff |December 14, 2010

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