Domestic strength offsets external challenges
Impact of monetary policy easing will not be felt until the second half of 2008 and into 2009, Fitch says
TSX should hit 15,000 by year-end
Next move by the Bank of Canada is still likely a hike
Robust domestic economy should offset declines in exports
Bank of Canada may opt to cut rates by half a percentage point by year-end
Managers bullish on IT and consumer staples: survey
But firm pares earnings estimates by 3%-4% for 2007 and 2008
The limited availability of loan and bond-financing will accelerate the failure of companies with high leverage and poor business models
Canada represents anywhere from 50%-70% of the investible oil reserves in the world, says CIBC World Markets report