Federal Reserve

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Fed concerned about leveraged ETFs

The U.S. Federal Reserve says investors should be cautious about leveraged ETFs.

August 14, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Can the summer rally continue?

Earlier this week, stock markets around the world put the finishing touches on what has been a sizzling month of performance in July. Even Canada’s resource-heavy TSX index rose 3% on rising energy and gold prices in July.

By David Andrews |August 2, 2013

4 min read

Industry

Equities better than bonds for rest of 2013

Expect more volatility. Choose equities over bonds. These are two of the conclusions of the BlackRock Investment Institute’s (BII) mid-year investment outlook.

By Staff |July 19, 2013

3 min read

Economic Indicators

UPDATED: Bernanke at Capitol Hill, attempts to calm markets

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is getting set to testify at Capitol Hill.

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |July 17, 2013

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Game over for the loonie?

Although the loonie bounced back this week, it still trades at a low level relative to where it’s been for the past three years. Is the most recent decline a sign that the Canadian dollar is at the beginning of a longer-term drop against its U.S. counterpart?

3 min read

Fed beefs up bank capital requirements

The Federal Reserve Board today approved a final rule to help ensure banks maintain strong capital positions that will enable them to continue lending to creditworthy households and businesses even after unforeseen losses and during severe economic downturns.

By Staff |July 2, 2013

3 min read

Federal Reserve

Fed concerned about leveraged ETFs

Can the summer rally continue?

Equities better than bonds for rest of 2013

UPDATED: Bernanke at Capitol Hill, attempts to calm markets

Game over for the loonie?

Fed faced with upbeat employment forecasts

U.S. can’t depend on QE

Fed beefs up bank capital requirements

Fed went too far, say analysts

Deciphering the Fed’s announcement – and the market’s response