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Market Insights

Feels great to be under 8

Last week, the U.S. unemployment rate hit a 44-month low of 7.8%.

By David Andrews |October 9, 2012

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Economic Indicators

5 reasons the Fed is wrong

Interest rate guru James Grant is disgusted with the Fed.

By Melissa Shin |October 5, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Rate increase not likely before 2014: Desjardins

Canadian growth has been rather soft so far in 2012 and not much points to a quick rebound. Against this backdrop, a Desjardins Group report questions the relevance of the BoC’s frequent hints at a rate hike. Read: BoC leaves it at 1% It asks, “Can the BoC continue to emit a signal perceived as […]

By Staff |September 26, 2012

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Industry

Investors should choose Cdn bonds: Moody’s

When choosing between U.S. and Canadian bond issuers, it’s best to look north of the border, says Moody's.

By Wire services |September 11, 2012

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