Global investing

Global economy shows signs of ‘virtuous cycle,’ El-Erian tells CFA Calgary Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Global economy shows signs of ‘virtuous cycle,’ El-Erian tells CFA Calgary

A decade after the Great Recession, internationally renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian says 2018 could be the year the global economy breaks out of the “low and insufficiently inclusive growth” that has dogged it for years. “The engines of growth in the global economy are all shifting up in gear at the same time,” El-Erian told […]

By Jacqueline Louie |January 19, 2018

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Industry

Don’t let a vacation property dream become a tax nightmare

What to think about before clients buy in a foreign market

By Curtis Davis |January 18, 2018

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Global REITs to deliver up to 10% in 2018: report Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Market Insights

Global REITs to deliver up to 10% in 2018: report

Global REITs are priced to deliver total returns in 2018 of 8% to 10%, forecasts Timbercreek in a market outlook report. Read: Looking at real estate? Go global The firm, which uses a bottom-up fundamental analysis, says these expected returns will consist of: The report says REITs are attractive (if not cheap) versus equities since […]

By Staff |January 11, 2018

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Economic Indicators

Expect lagging loonie in 2018

What to expect for global currencies in the midst of central bank and geopolitical news

January 9, 2018

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