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Best bets in a low rate environment

Just how low can bond yields go? In my opinion, rates will stay low for some time yet. Government bond yields will continue to tread water, while corporate bond yields will go even lower.

By Justin G. Charbonneau |December 18, 2012

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BoC maintains 1% overnight rate Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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BoC maintains 1% overnight rate

The Bank of Canada today announced it's maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1%.

By Staff |December 4, 2012

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UBS may reach a LIBOR settlement deal

Swiss bank UBS may be near a Libor-related settlement with U.S. and U.K. regulators. Over its alleged role in the tampering of global interest rates, Switzerland’s biggest lender could be paying more than $466 million in penalties, says a Washington Post report. Citing an unnamed source close to the matter, the report says “an announcement […]

By Staff |December 3, 2012

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More advisors using ETFs to mitigate risk

Advisors expect ETFs to make up 24% of clients' portfolio allocations over the next 12 months.

By Staff |November 30, 2012

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