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Market Insights

Poor oil outlook may slow economy

Oil prices will continue to be volatile and may cause further economic sluggishness.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 17, 2015

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How to play energy in a down cycle Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Market Insights

How to play energy in a down cycle

Commodities, especially oil, have had a rough go of it this year. In summer 2014, Brent crude went north of US$110 per barrel; in October 2015, it was less than US$50. Not a good time to buy into energy, right? Wrong. Despite the low-price environment, oil and gas exposure can still make clients money. And […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |November 6, 2015

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Commodity prices rally Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Commodity prices rally

Due to concern over China's economic outlook, the Scotiabank Commodity Price Index lost further ground in September.

By Staff |October 30, 2015

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U.S. rate hike could weaken commodities Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

U.S. rate hike could weaken commodities

A U.S. rate hike could have direct implications for emerging market growth.

By Kanupriya Vashisht |October 27, 2015

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