Economic Indicators

Markets to focus on corporate earnings this week

There were few strong economic reports last week. Perhaps the most impressive print was the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims, which fell to 350,000, but the bounce from this data was tepid at best.

By Gareth Watson |July 16, 2012

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Will Americans spend on summer holidays?

In the U.S., domestic consumption has historically been a large contributor to economic growth, so the country is more likely to see a decline in holidays spending due to current economic conditions.

By Gareth Watson |July 16, 2012

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Global economies need money

Coffers around the world are running dry, so governments must dramatically scale back social programs – unless they increase their tax bases.

By Melissa Shin |July 13, 2012

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Corporate bonds better than governments

High-grade corporate bonds are better investments than government securities, argues John Braive, vice chairman of CIBC Asset Management.

By Melissa Shin |July 11, 2012

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