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Advisors bullish on equities: survey

Canadian advisors expect Canadian and U.S. equities to continue breaking record highs in the first quarter of 2017, reveals a survey by Horizons ETFs. Read: Were they right? Geopolitical fears derail market call Bullish calls The highest bullish sentiment was for the S&P/TSX 60, with 69% bullish on broad Canadian equities going into the fourth […]

By Staff |February 1, 2017

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PIMCO strategist says China headed for ‘marked slowdown’ Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

PIMCO strategist says China headed for ‘marked slowdown’

A “marked slowdown” in Chinese economic growth appears inevitable by the second quarter of this year, with negative effects for both Asian and Latin American emerging markets, says a senior PIMCO strategist. Gene Frieda, London-based executive vice-president and global strategist for the bond trader, says in a market commentary that a slowdown in growth “already […]

By Staff |January 18, 2017

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How to improve your 2017 investment game plan Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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How to improve your 2017 investment game plan

Prepare for a leaner, potentially meaner environment.

By Staff |December 15, 2016

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Why it’s a good time to buy India Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Why it’s a good time to buy India

Indian equities should gain over the next year or two as the government’s demonetization program starts to contribute to growth and the central bank looks at cutting rates. Indian stocks tumbled in early November after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise announcement that 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes (about 86% of note value in […]

By Simon Doyle |December 7, 2016

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