Market Insights

UK rates unchanged; analysts expect more easing

The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at the record low of 0.5% as well as maintaining the current level of its monetary stimulus.

By Wire services |January 12, 2012

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Canadian investor confidence rises

Canadian investors cheered up a bit at the end of 2011, with a rosier outlook for virtually every asset class, with cash as the sole outlier.

By Staff |January 11, 2012

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U.S. bond auction sets new record

Just when you thought fixed income yields couldn’t get any lower, the U.S. Treasury auction sets yet another record low for 10 year notes.

By Staff |January 11, 2012

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How to ride the small cap roller coaster

If you’re brave enough to time the small cap cycle back and forth, you can rack up some great returns. Just be ready for an alternating performance cycle.

By Philip Porado |January 10, 2012

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