Some, however, believe 2011 will be a good year, citing potential benefits to many U.S. firms from growth in emerging markets, Europe or Japan; S&P analysts pick IT, industrials and materials as sectors to overweight
Canadian equity fund managers are tilting their portfolios heavily toward cyclical stocks, betting on economic improvement and crossing their fingers in hopes of an upside surprise.The consensus economic prediction for 2011 won’t surprise anyone: sluggish growth with a vigilant watch on a few fronts. For instance, fund managers are aware of the risk that China’s […]
Conditions are just right for gold to continue its impressive run. Here are a few intriguing stocks you could consider for your clients’ portfolios
The global economy has made some recent gains but is now facing new problems, ranging from inflation to trade wars. Strategists suggest options for your clients in 2011
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board is commited to avoiding deflation, but inflation could creep up
Despite surviving the global financial crisis intact, Canada’s financial services companies are still contending with lingering global and domestic economic uncertainty, consumer indebtedness and narrow interest rate margins
The U.S. and other industrialized countries are anxious to see China rapidly appreciate its currency. However, Chinese authorities may want to proceed at a gradual pace