Investments

Still room to run on gold: Goodman

Inflation not required

By Vikram Barhat |April 8, 2011

3 min read

Horizons launches U.S. Dollar ETF

BetaPro Management Inc. has announced the launch of the Horizons U.S. Dollar Currency ETF, an exchange traded fund that offers investors direct access to foreign currency investing. The U.S. Dollar ETF will begin trading on the TSX on April 7, 2011, under the symbol DLR.

By Staff |April 7, 2011

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Young Canadians deferring home ownership: RBC

Fear of a mortgage taking too big a bite out of their incomes is forcing young Canadians defer home ownership, this according to the 18th Annual RBC Homeownership Study. The survey noted that 55% of young Canadians feel it’s wise to put off home purchases until next year. “In a more balanced housing market, it […]

By Vikram Barhat |April 7, 2011

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Breakup or make up for the eurozone?

Will there be a tighter or looser monetary union in the eurozone in 10 years? What steps should be avoided in dealing with the eurozone debt crisis? These are some of the questions Jens Larson, RBC’s top economist in Europe, addressed at an Economic Club of Canada lunch in Toronto. The ‘no-go’ solutions Larson rules […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |April 7, 2011

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