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Market Insights
Financial advisors have become increasingly optimistic about the future of equities markets, following a strong start to the year, according to a survey in the U.S. by investment firm SEI.
By Staff |February 10, 2012
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Industry
Using the domestic resource sector as a proxy for emerging markets gives the investor exposure to only one side of the growth story.
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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
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
Economic Indicators
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.
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
Products
National Bank has teamed up with the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to announce the creation of a new ETF that will invest strictly in the securities of Quebec-based companies.
By Staff |February 7, 2012
Despite growing bullish calls on the U.S. equity market, doubts still hang over the global investing landscape. In particular, Europe remains a source of uncertainty and fiscal austerity throughout the developed world will challenge investors.
European governments are not the only players struggling with debt. With European banks reluctant to lend to businesses in need, a majority of the region’s companies are also scrambling to pay their bills.
February 7, 2012
Swiss bank UBS issued a dismal outlook for 2012, noting that the tough conditions experienced in 2011 would prevail and continue to impact the traditional improvements usually seen in first quarter activity levels and trading volumes.
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