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Learn to love volatility: Taleb

Our tools for forecasting and risk measurement cannot begin to capture black swans, says Taleb.

By Staff |November 20, 2012

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Economic Indicators

The right way to read volatile markets

Though America is going through a substantial deleveraging process, it doesn't mean another recession is around the corner.

November 14, 2012

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Economic Indicators

U.S. dividend tax break coming to an end

Equity investors have flocked to high dividend-paying stocks in recent years, but how they're taxed in the U.S. may soon change.

By Wire services |November 12, 2012

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Industry

Budget cuts will cause U.S. recession

Fiscal measures designed to tame the U.S. budget deficit could drive unemployment above 9% and trigger a recession, says a report from the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office.

November 9, 2012

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U.S. consumer sentiment surges: report

A monthly gauge of U.S. consumer sentiment jumped higher in early October, pushing past Wall Street’s expectations, says MarketWatch. Economists had told MarketWatch before the release of the data today that while the index jumped up to a final reading of 78.3 in September, the gauge should be sitting higher on average and would be […]

By Wire services |October 12, 2012

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QE will work this time

Ben Bernanke has brought about many policy changes and innovations since his appointment in 2006, but Financial Times columnists say launching open-ended QE may be his most important move yet.

By Wire services |September 14, 2012

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How to answer 5 tough economic questions

There is a lot of stress in the global economy, and that’s going to put a lot of stress on you. You are going to get some tough questions over the next few months, so here’s a cheat sheet on how to respond.

By Linda Nazareth |September 10, 2012

3 min read

Recession

Learn to love volatility: Taleb

The right way to read volatile markets

U.S. dividend tax break coming to an end

Budget cuts will cause U.S. recession

Reactive regulatory reforms harm markets: BCSC

U.S. struggles as fiscal cliff looms

U.S. consumer sentiment surges: report

Cdn housing headed for a soft landing: Scotiabank

QE will work this time

How to answer 5 tough economic questions