Market Insights

Stay calm in the sea of volatility: PMAC

Stay the course and remain calm. That’s the message from the Portfolio Management Association of Canada’s membership on how to best cope with current market volatility and global economic troubles.

By Tammy Burns |November 23, 2011

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Canadians ride out volatility: poll

Canadian investors appear to be a pretty cool-headed lot, with half saying they have remained calm through the latest market volatility and sticking to their long-term investment plan.

By Staff |November 23, 2011

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Gold: Great for uncertainty, not for eurobonds

As media speculation mounts about the possibility of gold becoming collateral for eurobonds, bullion experts in Canada say it's highly unlikely that such a move will ever see the light of day.

By Vikram Barhat |November 22, 2011

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Are markets pricing in a euro break-up?

Despite the growing problems of the euro-zone’s southern and peripheral economies, the markets had been showing remarkable faith in the future of the single currency bloc. Investors had been moving their money into the “safety” of the core economies as bond yields rose in the more economically challenged ones.

By David Andrews |November 21, 2011

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