Market Insights

Despite debt, U.S. stocks look good

While all eyes are focused on the political battle over the U.S. debt, it’s understandable that investors may be reluctant to invest in the American markets. But there are also ample reasons to add exposure to U.S. equities. Back in May, Republican Congressman Kevin Brady tabled a bill that would encourage U.S. corporations to repatriate […]

By Staff |July 13, 2011

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Weekly Pulse: Employment data ruins the party

Believe it or not, we just finished a week where Greece did not dominate the headlines. Instead, focus turned towards U.S. economics and monetary policy in a number of countries, including China. Canadian markets started with positive momentum thanks to a much better than expected U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index print that was posted while we were all celebrating Canada Day last week.

By Gareth Watson |July 11, 2011

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Mackenzie offers absolute return fund

Mackenzie Financial Corporation today introduced Mackenzie Universal Canadian Shield Fund, a Canadian equity fund that seeks to generate risk-adjusted absolute returns in Canadian dollars and to preserve its capital in all market environments. The fund aims to achieve these objectives by investing in an actively managed portfolio consisting mainly of Canadian equity and fixed income […]

By Staff |July 11, 2011

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Emerging markets headed for soft landing

Economic growth across emerging markets slipped to its lowest rate in two years, according to the HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI) for the second quarter. Decelerating growth, in the face of global economic fragility, the Japanese tsunami and amid the recent impact of strong inflation, suggests that world trade growth may have peaked in the […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 7, 2011

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