European Crisis

Economic Indicators

Lunchtime Takeaway: European debt loads

We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.

By Staff |June 21, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Investors say yes to Canada

Canadian bonds are at an all-time low thanks to investor attention from Europe.

By Suzanne Sharma |June 19, 2012

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Russell Investments has classified Greece as a developed market since 2001. But if financial assistance efforts by the ECB, along with political solutions, are unsuccessful, Greece will have to exit the EU and lose that statu

June 15, 2012

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Portugal 3, Denmark 2, Markets 0

Portugal bested Denmark 3-2 today in a nail-biting Group B Euro 2012 match, thanks to a stunning goal by substitute Silvestre Varela. Without knowing it, Varela may have also dealt a blow to the Copenhagen stock market.

By Melissa Shin |June 13, 2012

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No good places to invest: Timmer

Given global economic uncertainties, there are no good places for clients to invest. This affects all Canadian investors, especially retirees who require low-risk, long-term income from portfolio growth.

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Morning roundup: Facebook returns questioned; Low interest rates harm retirees

We’re committed to keeping you and your clients up-to-date with global industry news. Every morning, we offer articles from around the web. Here are some selections: Spain to request EU bank aid on Saturday On Saturday Spain may become the fourth country to seek assistance since in the inception of European debt crisis. According to […]

By Staff |June 8, 2012

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8 reasons to believe in the Eurozone

The Europe we’ve admired for six decades is now on its deathbed according to financial speculators, global media, and many Europeans themselves, says David Olive, business columnist for the Toronto Star. And many are predicting the inevitable ouster of Greece from the Eurozone—alarmists are claiming the collapse of Greece, Italy and Spain’s public finances will […]

By Staff |June 2, 2012

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Morning roundup: Zuckerberg off Index, Spain drags down Europe

We’re committed to keeping you and your clients up-to-date with global industry news. Every morning, we offer articles from around the web. Here are some selections: Rain in Spain With a European commission head calling for a clear path to economic reform that will soothe investor fears, the chief Spanish central banker announced he will […]

By Staff |May 30, 2012

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European Crisis

Lunchtime Takeaway: European debt loads

Investors say yes to Canada

Indices may kick out Greece

Portugal 3, Denmark 2, Markets 0

No good places to invest: Timmer

Morning roundup: Facebook returns questioned; Low interest rates harm retirees

Banks are never too-big-to-fail: IIF

May: worst month of 2012 for global equities

8 reasons to believe in the Eurozone

Morning roundup: Zuckerberg off Index, Spain drags down Europe