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How U.S.-China trade uncertainty could affect markets

“Markets have swung from euphoria over [U.S.] tax cuts to the protectionism pits.” So says TD senior economist Leslie Preston in a weekly economics report, referring to last week’s market performance. The poor showing was in response to the U.S. announcement to impose tariffs of 25% on up to US$60 billion of Chinese imports. Read: […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |March 26, 2018

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Why oil’s pain could be renewables’ gain

A look at declining demand for fossil fuels

By Mark Burgess |March 22, 2018

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Mutual fund sales drop in February

Assets under management (AUM) for the mutual fund industry declined in February to a total of $1.48 trillion, says an IFC report. The AUM decreased by $4.6 billion, or 0.3%, compared with the month of January. The drop occurred because of “declines in the markets” said IFIC in a press release. Total mutual fund assets […]

By Staff |March 22, 2018

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Outlook for equities as rates rise

February’s market volatility and subsequent drop in equities was triggered in part by rising yields for 10-year U.S. Treasurys. “Whether equity markets like it or not, the 10-year yield seems to be on the way to 3% faster than expected,” says National Bank in a monthly equity report. The question is, can the economy handle […]

By Staff |March 21, 2018

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