Investments

Beyond the BRICs

Despite declining growth data from China, emerging markets remain attractive to investors, seeing an upward swing of 25% in dollar terms since last October.

March 27, 2012

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Commodities seen rallying through spring

The value of Canada’s commodities declined for a third consecutive month in February, but the price of at least one resource should rise in the next couple of months, according to the latest report from Scotiabank.

By Staff |March 27, 2012

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Investor confidence improves

Investor confidence was up in March, with North America driving the lead, according to the latest State Street Investor Confidence Index (ICI).

By Staff |March 27, 2012

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Boost in U.S. job market won’t last: Bernanke

The U.S. unemployment rate may have fallen from 9.1% to 8.3% over the past six months, but more must be done to cement the U.S. economic recovery, according to Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke.

March 27, 2012

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