S&P/TSX composite poised to overtake Dow
Demand for energy may not proove sustainable, says NBF
- By: James Langton
- July 6, 2005 July 6, 2005
- 16:15
Demand for energy may not proove sustainable, says NBF
EDC trade confidence index rises
Energy prices remain a concern
Number of contracts traded in the first six months up by 20%
Inflation, unemployment and stock market performance are also considered threats to financial goals
Significant increases in Victoria and Winnipeg
Markets looking to open mixed
S&P says REIT returns outpaced S&P/TSX composite index in first half of 2005
Factory orders boost Dow
Greenwich Associates report shows these institutions have boosted exposure by 30% in past 12 months
Demand for transportation equipment surges
Energy earnings should continue to grow
U.S. growth likely to moderate
Change the result of merger between Falconbridge, Noranda
Size of pensions and other benefit obligations responsible for pressure at some companies, credit ratings service says
Canadian dollar slumps
Fed funds rate should reach 4% by yearend; S&P 500 index predicted to be up 3.6%
Businesses remain broadly optimistic, central bank says
O&Y REIT extends proxy deadline
High price of oil poses a challenge
G8 leaders to meet in Scotland
Market cap of trusts now over $140 billion
TSX down 126, Dow off 99