Gold

Small caps will outperform soon

As risk appetite returns, small caps are doing well.

By Suzanne Sharma |October 16, 2012

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Market volatility slows mining deals

Global economic uncertainty and a drop in commodity prices has led to a marked slowdown in mergers and acquisitions in 2012.

By Staff |September 20, 2012

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Has QE3 saved the economy?

While it was no surprise that the Fed kept its federal funds rate between 0% and 0.25%, the Committee decided to extend its expectation for exceptionally low interest rates to at least mid-2015 (from late 2014).

By Gareth Watson |September 17, 2012

4 min read

Top gold buyers paring purchases

Global demand for gold is declining, with buyers in India and China continuing to pare purchases due to weak global growth. Financial Times reports the halt in consumption is driving down prices and depressing the profits of gold miners like Barrick Gold and Newmont, as well as hedge fund managers. Read: Foreign investors reducing Canadian […]

By Wire services |August 17, 2012

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