Institutions expect greater returns from hedge funds
Long/short equity is the most sought after strategy in 2013, survey finds
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 14:50
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Global recovery too reliant on cheap money, IIF says
Political and policy uncertainties have intensified in the last month
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 14:10
Global derivatives trading fell 15% in 2012: WFE
Equity derivatives saw a 19% decline
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 14:00
Trade deficit narrows in January: StatsCan
Rise in exports a positive sign for Canadian economy
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 10:40
ABS credit quality stable: Moody’s
Auto and credit card sectors will likely not be able to match their strong levels of issuance from 2012
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2013 March 7, 2013
- 10:30
Stocks shoot higher as China reaffirms growth target
Dow hits record close
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 16:35
Leverage buyout resurgence could increase risk for U.S. banks
Large exposure to leveraged credit caused problems for many banks in 2007 and 2008
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 12:50
Conference Board forecasts February job gains
Think tank says index points to 29,000 jobs boost
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 10:20
OECD inflation eases in January
Slower growth in energy prices
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 08:30
Canadian housing overvalued by 20%: Fitch
Elevated household debt has rendered economy more vulnerable to adverse shocks
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2013 March 5, 2013
- 08:00
First half of 2013 will be tough for investors: CIBC
Future economic strength will come from ongoing global growth
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 4, 2013 March 4, 2013
- 15:15
Traders look to BoC rate announcement
Dollar could see further declines
- By: Malcolm Morrison
- March 3, 2013 March 3, 2013
- 12:30
Flaherty to double down on spending cuts
Finance minister to meet with private sector economists next week
- By: Julian Beltrame
- March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013
- 16:25
Canadian consumer confidence drops on jobs concerns
Conference Board index falls 2.2 points in February
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013
- 11:40
Corporate defaults rose in 2012
Moody’s predicts that the global rate will hold steady in 2013
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2013 March 1, 2013
- 11:30
Bank of Canada urged to keep rates on hold until 2014
Rate announcement coming next week
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 28, 2013 February 28, 2013
- 14:40
Canadian firms curb investment plans in 2013
Annual survey indicates capital spending will rise by a mere 1.7%, down from 7.2% last year
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2013 February 27, 2013
- 14:00
Commodities rebound in January after yearend decline
Prices buoyed by pickup in China’s economy
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 27, 2013 February 27, 2013
- 13:15
Slow recovery creates “sweet spot” for global equities
Modest growth, low inflation and negative real interest rates will support corporate earnings
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2013 February 26, 2013
- 17:40
Employment prospects improving: Conference Board
Help wanted ads point to strong job creation in February
- By: Julian Beltrame
- February 26, 2013 February 26, 2013
- 16:30
Big six bank earnings growth to moderate in 2013: Fitch
Housing slowdown, economic uncertainty and renewed international competition will curb growth
- By: James Langton
- February 26, 2013 February 26, 2013
- 15:45
Have natural gas prices hit bottom?
Strong majority of exploration and production firms expect a price increase of 10% or more in the next five years
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2013 February 26, 2013
- 15:25
Corporate operating profits up 1.4% in Q4: StatsCan
Financial sector profits slip
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2013 February 26, 2013
- 10:25