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Canadians richer than Americans

Believe it or not, Canadians are wealthier than their neighbours south of the border. In the fourth quarter of 2012, Canada’s net worth was at a staggering 648% of its GDP while that of the U.S. was 550% in the same period, reports WSJ.com. On the flip side, though, Canada’s riches grew mostly as a […]

By Staff |April 19, 2013

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IMF chops economic outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its 2013 outlook for global growth over concerns of uneven recovery. In its World Economic Outlook report, the IMF warned of “high medium-term risks” rooted in the Eurozone crisis, and deficit and debt issues plaguing the U.S. and Japan, reports FT.com. The fund says emerging economies will continue […]

By Staff |April 17, 2013

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Fed leaked meeting minutes to U.S. banks

The Federal Reserve’s March meeting minutes were leaked to major banks.

April 11, 2013

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FOMC questioning worth of QE

The FOMC's March meeting minutes have been released, and they reveal a QE debate continues.

April 10, 2013

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