Traders hope for continued gains after central banks deliver on expectations
Inflation report coming Friday
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- September 17, 2012 September 17, 2012
- 07:10
Inflation report coming Friday
Fallout would hinder growth for months
Loonie hits 13 month high
The loss of growth momentum is likely to persist in the coming quarters
P&C firms challenged by low rates, volatile stock markets and tepid domestic growth
Canadian bonds have tighter covenants, which provide more protection for investors
Differences in unemployment rates across OECD countries remain large
Rebound won’t last as M&A business remains sluggish and weakness in equity underwriting is expected to continue
Three issuers defaulted last month
Loonie climbs as StatsCan reports stronger than expected employment growth
Report suggests Romney’s policies are less likely to accelerate economic growth
Economy created 34,300 jobs
Traders look to jobs data
Bond buying program to help markets in the short-term, analysts say
Personal income growth to jump to 6.5% by 2016
Savings are up, but employees are struggling to reach their retirement savings goals
G7 economies expected to grow by just 0.3% in the third quarter of 2012
Program aims to bring down borrowing rates
Oil prices rise as European Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged at 0.75%
OSFI reports that only 24% of private sector workers have a registered pension
Loonie lower as Bank of Canada keeps interest rates unchanged
Crosbie & Co. reports second straight quarter-over-quarter slowdown
Growth won’t likely pick up until 2013, central bank says
Central bank says it needs to keep interest rates low to provide stimulus to a slow-moving economy