Economic Indicators

TD reports record quarter earnings

TD Bank delivered a record quarter in Q3 2012, reflecting strong retail and wholesale earnings.

By Staff |August 30, 2012

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U.S. corps look to China for funding

Large U.S .corporations are beating the path to Chinese banks in a bid to secure additional funding sources. In an arrangement that works both ways, U.S. multinational companies are seeking to increase their presence in the world’s second-largest economy, which in turn provides opportunities for Chinese banks to strengthen their clout with large multinationals and […]

By Staff |August 29, 2012

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Secondary currencies can reap returns

Consider secondary currencies when looking for yield, says Patrick Bradley, a product specialist with the global fixed-income team at Brandywine Global in Philadelphia. He's also a manager of the Renaissance Optimal Income Portfolio

By Martha Porado |August 29, 2012

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U.S. consumer confidence lowest since Nov 2011

Americans are feeling worse about the economy than they have in a long time.

By Wire services |August 28, 2012

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