Junk bond default rate expected to rise in 2012: Moody’s
The rate is probably at the bottom of default cycle right now
- By: James Langton
- January 10, 2012 January 10, 2012
- 15:10
The rate is probably at the bottom of default cycle right now
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Higher activity in Ontario and Atlantic Canada
Alcoa beats revenue estimates
Commodities prices weaken
More firms expect sales growth to slow rather than increase over the next 12 months
Declines in all three components of the non-residential sector
Teck makes $435-million offer for SilverBirch Energy
It’s a relatively light week for economic data
Eurozone debt worries overshadow U.S. job creation data
All the gains were part-time and among the self-employed
A soft landing in China and signs of a U.S. recovery bode well for equities towards the end of the year
Loonie moves off earlier lows
Canada, U.S. jobs reports on deck
The total return to equities should easily surpass bonds, even factoring in very weak growth
The majority of respondents to a survey released by the Economic Club of Canada believe the country is already in a mild recession
Strong corporate balance sheets bode well for stocks; Gold expected to reach US$2,500
Investors should look to “quality steady income”
Liquidity position may be near its peak as companies face the potential for economic weakness
Easing in the annual rate of inflation mainly reflected the slower growth in energy prices
Fresh round of eurozone worries pressures commodities
U.S. markets post mixed results
U.S. economy is picking up; Canada’s expansion continues in fits and starts
Purchasing report show continued economic deterioration in Europe