Outlook

Economic Indicators

U.S. under scrutiny in 2013

All eyes will turn to the U.S. as it struggles to get its fiscal house in order.

By Dean DiSpalatro |January 18, 2013

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Economic Indicators

In 2013, look for the silver lining

Global growth is expected to remain modest, but many economists and investors are more confident about the economy now than they were a year ago.

December 31, 2012

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Canada losing steam: Desjardins

Financial markets are still sensitive to any unexpected event.

By Staff |December 20, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Look to the long term in 2013: BMO

With the year drawing to a close, BMO economists converged today to look back on 2012.

December 20, 2012

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Industry

As risk aversion continues to haunt equity markets, corporate credit risk looks reasonably good. Despite deleveraging and a prolonged economic decline that threatens to take down some companies investing in corporate bonds might be a worthwhile alternative to equities.

By Vikram Barhat |May 31, 2012

3 min read

Industry

Managers bullish on U.S. equities, bearish on bonds

Canadian investment manager sentiment towards equities improved this quarter, with U.S. equities and Canadian small caps leading the charge.

By Staff |April 9, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Investor confidence rises

Improved investor sentiment among Canadians has locked bulls and bears in a dead heat, according to a new Franklin Templeton survey. The national research noted investor sentiment is at its most positive since the market meltdown of 2008.

By Vikram Barhat |February 9, 2012

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Industry

UBS earnings signal gloomy outlook

Swiss bank UBS issued a dismal outlook for 2012, noting that the tough conditions experienced in 2011 would prevail and continue to impact the traditional improvements usually seen in first quarter activity levels and trading volumes.

February 7, 2012

1 min read

Market Insights

A strong start for all fund categories

Investment funds in Canada started the new year with a bang, posting gains in all equity, balanced and fixed income fund categories for the month of January.

February 2, 2012

2 min read

Market Insights

Be greedy when others are fearful

American equity markets continue to suffer from a disconnect, with the perception of doom and gloom overpowering a reality that is much rosier. That means it's buying time

By Staff |January 31, 2012

3 min read

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