Economic Indicators

China to bounce back

The country's growth prospects have improved.

January 15, 2013

2 min read

Federal govt creates venture capital fund

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government’s Venture Capital Action Plan to improve access to venture capital financing by high-growth companies so that they have the capital they need to create jobs and growth. “Our Government understands that Canada’s long-term economic competitiveness in the emerging knowledge economy needs to be driven by globally competitive, […]

By Staff |January 14, 2013

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As goes January, so goes the year?

There’s a traders’ omen that suggests the month of January sets the tone for stock markets in the full year ahead. This seems reasonable since for the past 100 years, January’s performance has predicted the outcome of the full year 75% of the time. Not perfect, but the odds are decent.

By David Andrews |January 14, 2013

4 min read

Global markets in better shape than year ago

The world’s market and economic situation is in better shape now than it was 12 months ago, says BMO Harris Private Banking’s latest Market Outlook Commentary Report. The study outlines several factors that have led to this positive outlook, including the economic accomplishments of policymakers in Europe, the U.S., China and Canada, ongoing recovery in […]

By Staff |January 14, 2013

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