Economy

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

2 min read

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

1 min read

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

2 min read

Good news can dampen markets

Market reactions can be unpredictable. There are times markets rally on the worst of news. At other times, what seems like good news is interpreted as problematic, causing markets to slump.

By David Andrews |July 9, 2012

4 min read