Market Insights

Canadians more optimistic than Americans

You can probably chalk it up to whether or not your financial market imploded, but Canadians are apparently twice as likely as Americans to view the present as a good time to make investments.

By Staff |January 25, 2012

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Expect slower, more sustainable growth

While the rest of the world’s central banks have been fighting deflation, those in Asia have been fighting inflation. Now, it appears the battle has been won.

By Staff |January 24, 2012

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Pensions post lacklustre gains: RBC Dexia

Canadian pension plans ended the year barely in positive territory, thanks to an impromptu October market rally that helped lift retirement assets by 4.2% in the fourth quarter, according to a survey by RBC Dexia Investor Services.

By Staff |January 24, 2012

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Invesco launches low-volatility U.S. equity ETF

Invesco Canada has announced the listing of Canada's first and only low-volatility index-based ETF, PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility (CAD Hedged) Index ETF.

By Staff |January 24, 2012

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