Economy

Governments fare poorly on ‘Pinocchio Index’

Canada's senior governments have regularly missed budget spending and revenue targets during the last decade, according to a report released today by the C.D. Howe Institute.

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Gold’s had its day in the sun: economists

There appears to be an undeclared tug of war between gold bugs and economists over gold’s role in portfolio performance. Those sold on gold insist there’s never been a better time to buy the yellow metal, but a report in The Globe and Mail says economists argue gold’s glorious days are now in the rearview […]

By Staff |February 21, 2013

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Canadian economy is in transition: Tal

This will be a year of change for the Canadian economy, predicts Benjamin Tal, managing director and deputy chief economist at CIBC World Markets.

By Suzanne Sharma |February 21, 2013

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Bond indices don’t accurately gauge markets

Investors should know the differences between equity and bond indices.

February 19, 2013

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