Economy

U.S. investors more confident

The U.S. Vix index, which tracks investor expectations towards market volatility, has tumbled to a five-and-a-half year low, reports ft.com. This means investors may be less fearful, and more confident in their options. The low Vix also reflects the fact that central banks are seen as backstopping financial markets, lessening demand for downside protection, added […]

By Wire services |January 10, 2013

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Sharp decline in Canadian business confidence

Continuing uncertainty about the global economy and measures the United States might take to deal with its budget deficit has pushed net optimism among North American CFOs in the fourth quarter of 2012 to its lowest level of the year, shows the Deloitte CFO Signals survey. The decline was particularly large in Canada, where net […]

By Staff |January 9, 2013

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Why investors should be optimistic about 2013

Last year was a hard one for investors. But with 2012 behind us, here are some reasons investors can be optimistic this year.

By Staff |January 8, 2013

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Correction in store for Canadian housing

Fewer homes are expected to trade hands in the first half of 2013, predicts Royal LePage. This will slow the pace at which home prices are rising. Still, by the end of 2013, the average national home price will be 1% higher than 2012. Read: U.S. housing surge will help Canada In Q4 2012, standard […]

By Staff |January 8, 2013

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