Federal Reserve

Is it time Fed dialled down QE? Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Is it time Fed dialled down QE?

The recent improvement in the U.S. job data has fanned speculations about the Federal Reserve withdrawing from its $85 billion-a-month bond buying programme. Economy watchers are locked in a debate whether the Fed is considering an exit strategy or just ways to slow the pace of securities purchase. However, some economists say despite better-than-expected employment […]

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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U.S. banks could lose $462 billion in crisis Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

U.S. banks could lose $462 billion in crisis

If unemployment soars and equity prices tumble, top U.S. banks will be better-equipped to cope than they would have been before the financial crisis.

By Melissa Shin |March 7, 2013

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Toll Brothers disappoints market, stock drops 9% Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Toll Brothers disappoints market, stock drops 9%

Toll Brothers says markets overreacted to earnings report.

February 21, 2013

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Plenty of gas left for U.S. equities Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

Plenty of gas left for U.S. equities

U.S. equities have been on fire, but there’s still plenty left in the tank for investors looking for strong returns, Jim Morrow, portfolio manager, Fidelity U.S. Dividend Fund, and John Roth, portfolio manager, Fidelity U.S. All Cap Fund, said at an event today in Toronto.

By Dean DiSpalatro |February 13, 2013

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