Economy

Government policy levers shift investor mood

It seems the pair of economic defibrillators – both generous bond buying and an extension of the near-zero interest rate horizon – applied by governments and central banks are working.

By Vikram Barhat |September 19, 2012

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Cdn housing headed for a soft landing: Scotiabank

The Canadian housing market is not destined to crash, says Bank of Nova Scotia chief executive officer Rick Waugh.

By Staff |September 19, 2012

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Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

The days of Canada gloating over its superior performance through and after the global financial crisis may be behind us. As economic growth begins to slow worldwide, moderate growth in the U.S. should overtake that of Canada.

By Vikram Barhat |September 18, 2012

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Has QE3 saved the economy?

While it was no surprise that the Fed kept its federal funds rate between 0% and 0.25%, the Committee decided to extend its expectation for exceptionally low interest rates to at least mid-2015 (from late 2014).

By Gareth Watson |September 17, 2012

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