Market Insights

High yield critics off the mark for 2017

Though high-yield bonds posted above-average returns of about 17% in 2016, it doesn’t mean the asset class will stagnate this year.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |March 20, 2017

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For currency plays, look outside U.S.

The loonie’s persistent weakness means the U.S. is less attractive.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |March 16, 2017

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Hike gave Fed ‘more breathing room,’ says analyst

Here's a closer look at the U.S. Fed's first hike of 2017.

By Katie Keir |March 15, 2017

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Mutual funds, not homes, increase Canadians’ net worth

Home sales hit their highest level since April 2016, gaining 5.2% in February compared to January, reveals statistics from the Canadian Real Estate Association. Read: The solution to Canada’s housing crisis The national average price for a home sold in February was $519,521, up 3.5% from a year ago. Excluding Greater Toronto and Vancouver, the […]

By Staff |March 15, 2017

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