Economics

Three resolutions to lower volatility in 2012

Making resolutions to improve one’s personal and professional life is a common occurrence at New Year’s, but what about for financial markets? Although I have tried, I have yet to be able to find a personal resolution that will reduce global market volatility.

By Peter Drake |January 13, 2012

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Economic Indicators

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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Industry

Fed to offer interest rate forecasts

In a major shift, the U.S. Federal Reserve will start updating the public four times a year on how long it plans to keep short-term interest rates at record lows, according to minutes from its December policy meeting.

By Wire services |January 3, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Roubini predicts gloomy 2012

Trust Nouriel Roubini to zig when others zag. At a time when many financial pundits are predicting, and certainly hoping for, improved macroeconomic conditions in 2012, along comes the noted economist and paints by far the most cheerless picture of the world economy.

By Vikram Barhat |December 23, 2011

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U.S. labour market improves

There’s more good news on the labour front in the U.S. today, as the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nine months. New applications dropped by 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 381,000, according to the Labor Department.

By Wire services |December 8, 2011

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Will Iceland get loonie?

Three years ago, Iceland suffered a catastrophic banking collapse. Over a few days in October 2008, all three of its major banks fell, turning the country of 319,000 people into the first casualty of the financial crisis. By some measures, it was the largest financial system failure ever experienced by a single nation.

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Economics

Three resolutions to lower volatility in 2012

UK rates unchanged; analysts expect more easing

Fed to offer interest rate forecasts

Roubini predicts gloomy 2012

U.S. labour market improves

Global recovery to remain polarized

Strong Q3 growth likely unsustainable

U.S. incomes rise, but spending stagnates

Weekly Pulse: Europe on the right track?

Will Iceland get loonie?