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Friday outlook: Stocks poised to plunge as U.S. Senate rejects auto bailout

Markets tumble in Asia, Europe

By: IE Staff
December 12, 2008 December 12, 2008
08:40

Thursday close: Stocks sink on economic worries

TSX slides 2.8%

By: Megan Harman
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
16:40

Financial stocks “severely undervalued,” Canavan says

Energy, technology, and pharmaceuticals also showing strong potential buying opportunities

By: Megan Harman
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
16:30

Gold holding its own as other commodities trending down

Most companies don’t expect to change their long-term production levels: survey

By: IE Staff
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
16:20

Consumer debt could lead to tightening of credit, Bank of Canada warns

Credit conditions expected to show gradual improvement

By: James Langton
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
15:35

Pessimism grows among consumers: survey

Consumers remain cautious and expect to curtail spending this holiday season

By: IE Staff
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
10:15

Canada’s trade surplus narrows in October: StatsCan

U.S. trade gap widens

By: IE Staff
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
09:20

Thursday outlook: Stock futures slide on jobless claims data

BCE deal dead

By: IE Staff
December 11, 2008 December 11, 2008
08:40

Wednesday close: Energy stocks boost TSX

Uncertainty over U.S. auto bailout weighs on bank stocks

By: IE Staff
December 10, 2008 December 10, 2008
16:40

Pessimism to prevail in 2009: TD Economics

Canadian GDP to contract by 3.2%

By: James Langton
December 10, 2008 December 10, 2008
16:15

CIBC WM cuts TSX target by 1,000 points

Government stimulus spells recovery in earnings, commodity prices

By: IE Staff
December 10, 2008 December 10, 2008
08:50

Wednesday outlook: Stocks poised to rise on auto bailout optimism

Labour productivity unchanged in third quarter: StatsCan

By: IE Staff
December 10, 2008 December 10, 2008
08:40

Tuesday close: TSX slumps as energy, financials retreat

U.S. markets end winning streak

By: Megan Harman
December 9, 2008 December 9, 2008
16:40

Door open to more rate cuts

Economists split over size and timing of future moves by the Bank of Canada

By: James Langton
December 9, 2008 December 9, 2008
13:35

Bank of Canada makes sharp cut to interest rates

Country is in a recession, central bank says

By: IE Staff
December 9, 2008 December 9, 2008
11:10

Tuesday outlook: Stock futures edge higher

Bank of Canada lowers overnight rate target to 1.5%

By: IE Staff
December 9, 2008 December 9, 2008
08:40

Monday close: Surging commodities boost TSX

U.S. markets rally on plans for infrastructure investment

By: Megan Harman
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
16:40

Hedge funds post modest losses in November

Gains in Global Macro and Managed Futures sectors help offset losses from other sectors

By: James Langton
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
16:20

Global speculative-grade default rate to reach 10.4%: Moody’s

Corporate default rates will likely climb sharply throughout 2009

By: James Langton
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
11:10

Global financial crisis spurs unprecedented policy actions: BIS

Report tracks development of global financial crisis

By: James Langton
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
10:45

Monday outlook: Markets climb on government spending news

Loonie rises as price of oil rebounds

By: IE Staff
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
08:40

Canadian housing markets entering cyclical downturn: RBC Economics

Risk of a U.S.-style meltdown is remote

By: IE Staff
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
08:35

Housing starts slide in November: CMHC

Urban starts tumble 22%

By: IE Staff
December 8, 2008 December 8, 2008
08:25

Bank of Canada target rate to drop to 1.75%, economists say

Rate decision coming Tuesday

By: James Langton
December 7, 2008 December 7, 2008
16:20

The week ahead: Rate decision coming Tuesday

Housing starts, labour productivity round out the economic calendar

By: IE Staff
December 7, 2008 December 7, 2008
16:20