Russia, China weigh on global GDP predictions
Negative shocks to drive rates higher and weigh on economic growth
Active equity and bond funds generally outperformed passive funds for the year
Lower valuations and investor sentiment leave room for equities to bounce, reports say
The U.S. Treasury offered rewards for info on stolen assets and is planning an alert to financial firms
Holders of the bonds, such as funds that invest in emerging market bonds, could take serious losses
Persistent liquidity constraints and large debt maturities signal that defaults are likely
Policymakers advised to start considering measures before threat materializes
Cross-border investment surged in November, finds StatsCan
Leading indicators point to slowing growth, the organization reports