Time to start thinking defensively, says UBS
With TSX market potential limited, earnings certainty is gaining in importance
- By: James Langton
- January 18, 2013 January 18, 2013
- 14:45
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Manufacturing sales rebound in November
Strong sales add boost to weak economy
- By: Julian Beltrame
- January 18, 2013 January 18, 2013
- 12:50
Economic gap between the West and East narrows, BMO says
Resource sector growth will be slower
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 17, 2013 January 17, 2013
- 12:20
Hesitant retail investors will be slow to return to equities
Emerging markets hold opportunities for investors willing to take on risk
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 16, 2013 January 16, 2013
- 16:30
OECD area unemployment stable in November
Jobless rate hit new record high the euro area, but fell in North America and Japan
- By: James Langton
- January 16, 2013 January 16, 2013
- 09:10
BCA Research makes the case for international equities
Underperformance of the U.S. stock market expected to continue
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2013 January 15, 2013
- 16:55
Institutional investors increasingly bullish as global economy regains growth path: Merrill
Fund managers shifting money to equities from bonds
- By: James Langton
- January 15, 2013 January 15, 2013
- 10:40
BoC business outlook finds optimism still muted
Canadian firms look to better sales, more hiring
- By: Julian Beltrame
- January 14, 2013 January 14, 2013
- 15:10
OECD indicators signal weak Canada
Economic growth firming in U.S. and Britain
- By: James Langton
- January 14, 2013 January 14, 2013
- 09:50
Europe could rebound in 2013
Despite the mildly optimistic outlook for Europe’s economy, many risks remain
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 11, 2013 January 11, 2013
- 13:00
Interest rates could rise 50bps this year, says RBC
Improving U.S. economy would boost Canadian growth
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 10, 2013 January 10, 2013
- 13:50
TSX posts modest gain; U.S. markets positive
Dollar dips on fewer housing starts
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013
- 17:00
Global speculative-grade default rate down in Q4
Moody’s forecasts rate to rise modestly to 3% by the end of 2013
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013
- 10:30
OECD inflation rate slows
Annual inflation eases in Canada, the U.S. and key European countries
- By: James Langton
- January 9, 2013 January 9, 2013
- 09:30
Richardson GMP optimistic about global economy
The possibility of higher interest rates clouds Canada’s economic outlook
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013
- 15:50
Basel liquidity rule changes more realistic for banks: Fitch
Regulators have widened the liquid asset criteria
- By: IE Staff
- January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013
- 14:50
Sandy insurance losses at least US$20 billion: Fitch
Spread of loss among individual insurance companies means losses to insurers are manageable
- By: James Langton
- January 8, 2013 January 8, 2013
- 14:30
Rate hike in 2013 unlikely despite strong jobs report
Provincial spending cuts are likely to derail market expectations calling for a rate hike in 2013, say NBF economists
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013
- 17:20
Impact investing continues to grow: survey
Commitments expected to rise to US$9 billion in 2013
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013
- 16:50
U.S. global tax settlement best option for Swiss banks: Fitch
Settlement would allow the banks to refocus management attention on their core, non-U.S. private banking operations
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013
- 15:40
Inflation no threat in 2013
There is more of a deflationary than inflationary tone to the economic environment
- By: James Langton
- January 7, 2013 January 7, 2013
- 08:00
Private equity firms may seek new U.S. bank exit plans in 2013: Fitch
Rising regulatory costs, low rates and weak valuations may force firms to consider alternatives
- By: James Langton
- January 3, 2013 January 3, 2013
- 16:25
Further measures likely following U.S. “fiscal cliff” deal: Moody’s
U.S. debt limit will have to be raised in February or early March
- By: James Langton
- January 2, 2013 January 2, 2013
- 16:40