CME volume up
Chicago exchange reports 29% jump over last year, more than 1 billion contracts
- By: James Langton
- September 29, 2006 September 29, 2006
- 14:35
Chicago exchange reports 29% jump over last year, more than 1 billion contracts
Finance and insurance industries grew strongly on back of increased brokerage activity
All items index reaches new high, up almost 113% from cyclical low in October 2001
Positive indicators ahead of Canadian, U.S. economic reports
Earnings reports, energy drive up Canadian, U.S. markets
Canadian dollar has likely peaked as well, finds BMO Nesbitt Burns Report
CIBC World Markets report also predicts the TSX will set a new record high, north of 13,000, within the next year
Interest rate fears lessen as managers believe worst may be over
Country’s market poised to outperform U.S. in 2007, says Royal LePage
Positive global signs may be tempered by GDP data from U.S.
S&P/TSX gains more than 100 points
Falling energy prices and insurance premiums have helped businesses ramp up capital investments
Positive indicators suggest record high for Dow Jones
Economic report from U.S. fuels optimism
Low wage earners on average contributed $1,200 in 1986 and 2003
Even pessimistic scenario not enough to bring on recession
Rank improved when measured among large countries
Study names Cameco and Alimentation Couche-Tard among world leaders in value creation
Continuous Disclosure Advisory Committee to consult on disclosure policies
Crude oil price drops further
Strong financials offset resource sector losses
New study says U.S. Treasury trading among Canadian institutions declined in 2005-2006
Awards three new contracts aimed at creating real-time interactive search tool
Revenue rose 2.8% from previous fiscal year
Oil drops below $60 a barrel