Economic Indicators

Global investor confidence falls

After a brief recovery in May, global investor confidence fell back below 100 to settle at 99.2, according to the results of the State Street Investor Confidence Index for June 2011. This represents a decline of 5.1 points from May’s revised reading of 104.3 The decline was most pronounced among North American investors, whose confidence […]

By Staff |June 28, 2011

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U.S. consumers holding back

Despite showing a marginal increase in personal income, consumer spending in the U.S. remains stalled as inflation continues to gnaw away at income gains.

By Vikram Barhat |June 27, 2011

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Canadians struggling to save: RBC

While Canadians appear to be accelerating their mortgage payments, they claim to be saving less, according to a survey by RBC. The poll found that 40% of Canadians are saving less than they did last year.

By Staff |June 22, 2011

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Investors flocking to Latin America

In a world where leading economies are saddled with a tenuous recovery, Latin America is proving to be a happy hunting ground for global investors always looking for the next growth story.

By Vikram Barhat |June 20, 2011

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