Whistleblowing short sellers a double-edged sword: Fitch
Reports alleging fraud at Chinese firms by whistleblowing short sellers, such as Muddy Waters LLC, are likely to do more harm than good
- September 30, 2011 September 30, 2011
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Traders happy to see last of dismal third quarter
Financial stocks up almost 2%
Sector will get a boost from U.S. recovery and Chinese demand
Consumer attitudes towards the job market have further deteriorated
Federal and provincial governments face an underlying shortfall worth 2.7% of GDP
The increase in the industrial index was the first in three months, says StatsCan
Germany OKs new powers for eurozone bailout fund
Commodities slide on fresh uncertainty over Greek bailout terms
Outlook for global and Canadian economies has worsened since earlier projections
Economists paint a bleak picture of economy as Commons Finance Committee begis its pre-budget consultations
Volatile conditions are likely to continue
Second downturn would mean more job cuts and tighter household finances
Leaders are looking beyond Greece itself to the impact it would have on European banks in an effort to prevent the contagion from spreading
G20 finance ministers to meet in Washington
Core inflation approaching central bank’s 2% target
Flaherty may have no choice if economic conditions continue to slide
World can avert another economic shock if policy-makers act
Analysts expect BoC governor will use speech to dispel fears that Canada is poised for another recession
Commodity prices slip
European, Asian markets retreat
Corporate balance sheets are strong, but the market is not looking at fundamentals
RIM selloff weighs on market