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Infrastructure stocks safe from inflation, interest Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Infrastructure stocks safe from inflation, interest

Utilities and telcos are more insulated than other equities.

May 2, 2013

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Inflation bonds not getting investor love Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Inflation bonds not getting investor love

The fact that accommodative monetary policies of central banks haven’t yielded the desired effect of lifting inflation hasn’t gone unnoticed by investors. Bond investors are showing little interest in inflation bonds, making it clear they don’t see inflation rising any time soon, reports FT.com. On the contrary, experts fear current unemployment, anemic growth and substantial […]

By Staff |April 29, 2013

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IMF concerned about overheating in Asia

The International Monetary Fund has raised concerns over fast credit growth and soaring asset prices in Asia as a result of growing fund flows. The Fund has a positive outlook for the region as a leader of the global growth, but it’s tempered with a cautionary note to policymakers about the region’s potential for overheating, […]

By Staff |April 29, 2013

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Investors shouldn’t worry about inflation

Despite reports of rising commodities, investors shouldn’t be overly anxious about inflation, says Luc de la Durantaye of CIBC. There's a major difference between core and headline inflation.

April 15, 2013

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