Sovereign debt

Time to tighten the national belt: Flaherty Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Time to tighten the national belt: Flaherty

After months of urging consumers to rein in their spending and pay down debt, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the time has come for the government to do just that.

By Wire services |November 25, 2011

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Gold: Great for uncertainty, not for eurobonds Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Gold: Great for uncertainty, not for eurobonds

As media speculation mounts about the possibility of gold becoming collateral for eurobonds, bullion experts in Canada say it's highly unlikely that such a move will ever see the light of day.

By Vikram Barhat |November 22, 2011

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A failed Euro is a failed Europe: CFA poll Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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A failed Euro is a failed Europe: CFA poll

An overwhelming majority of investment professionals equate a collapse of the Euro to a failure of Europe, according to a CFA Institute survey.

By Staff |November 16, 2011

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How to fix the eurozone Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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How to fix the eurozone

It’s no surprise that headlines in world news have been all about the European sovereign debt crisis—a downgraded credit rating here, a country’s austerity measures there. But wouldn’t it be nice if the eurozone’s leaders followed the advice of Richard Portes, economics professor of the London Business School and founder and president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research.

By Brooke Smith |November 16, 2011

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