Economic Indicators

Is a shift from bonds to equities coming?

In early summer last year dividends on European shares yielded nearly four times the 10-year benchmark Eurozone bond, the German Bund. That’s now been cut in half, notes the Financial Times.

By Staff |January 15, 2013

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Canada lagging behind global peers: OECD

The OECD says many major economies are poised for improvement.

By Wire services |January 15, 2013

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China to bounce back

The country's growth prospects have improved.

January 15, 2013

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Federal govt creates venture capital fund

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the Government’s Venture Capital Action Plan to improve access to venture capital financing by high-growth companies so that they have the capital they need to create jobs and growth. “Our Government understands that Canada’s long-term economic competitiveness in the emerging knowledge economy needs to be driven by globally competitive, […]

By Staff |January 14, 2013

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