Proceeds will supplement and diversify Canada’s foreign exchange reserves
Funds will help diversify Canada’s forex reserves
Negative interest rates on short-term bonds means investors are buying in for bond price appreciation instead of yield
The credit positions of energy companies become positions more precarious as oil prices fall
Feds report “exceptionally strong demand” for the issue
50-year issue may be re-opened
Additional pricing information would better enable retail investors to evaluate the cost and quality of services firms provide
Although bond funds can be unpredictable, and generally perform less well than equities, careful selection and an eye on factors such as interest rates and inflation or deflation can do much to balance a retirement portfolio
Six founding dealers renew liquidity commitment
Fall in asset prices and increased volatility hamper markets