Economy

Europe remains a global challenge

If there is one upside to the European sovereign debt crisis, it may be that it allows the U.S. to look quite good in comparison. A "there but by the Grace of God" sense was in full display among the speakers at the recent CFA Institute Conference in Boston, Mass.

By Vikram Barhat |October 20, 2011

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Inflation in the pipeline

There are signs that inflationary pressures could be building in the U.S. economy, as the cost of gas and food rose for companies in September, according to the latest data from the U.S. Labour Department.

By Wire services |October 18, 2011

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Only structural change can heal global system

There is something fundamentally amiss with the global economy and it will take structural change to set things right.

By Vikram Barhat |October 18, 2011

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Global co-operation key to financial stability

World leaders need to co-operate on building a sustainable global financial framework, even if it means setting aside some of their national priorities in the process. The stakes are simply too high for larger economic players to chart their own course, according to a Canadian with some recent experience on the international stage.

By Staff |October 17, 2011

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