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Economic Indicators

Budget spending gives investment outlook a lift

The large spending measures announced in Tuesday’s budget by the federal government — an estimated $64 billion over the next two years — could give a much-needed boost to domestic investment opportunities. The budget is generally getting the thumbs up from investment analysts and economists as a means to provide short-term stimulus until the global […]

By Mark Noble |January 28, 2009

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Maybe it’s a “reset” but it’s not a depression

Today’s economic environment is difficult, but it’s not the start of a depression, according to two of Invesco Trimark’s senior portfolio managers, who say while there’s no way to sugarcoat the severity of this downturn, it’s nonetheless rife with opportunity for shrewd stock pickers. Dana Love, vice-president at Invesco Trimark and the lead manager of […]

By Mark Noble |January 26, 2009

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Inflation, oil on their way back: Rubin

Energy prices and inflation will make a swift return, according to CIBC World Market’s chief economist and chief strategist, Jeff Rubin. Rubin is calling for triple-digit gains for oil in the near future, as inflation spikes and supply drops. A new report from CIBC World Markets says the U.S. government is starting to resemble misguided […]

By Mark Noble |January 23, 2009

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Economy worsens, investment outlook improving

The economy is still traversing a downward spiral, according to the Bank of Canada’s latest monetary policy report. The economy and financial markets tend to travel in the same direction, but rarely at exactly the same time. While economists are growing increasingly worried about the “real” economy, managers are seeing signs of hope for investing. […]

By Mark Noble |January 22, 2009

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