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July 1, 2010

No Double Dip: Quarterly Review & Outlook

Video | Wealth Management

Equity markets needed to correct from last year’s stimulus-induced highs, but their moves down in the second quarter were overdone as investors succumbed to exaggerated fears of a double-dip economic recession. Despite the tough economic landscape, the odds of a double-dip are zero.

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In the News
April 8, 2010

The Close: Market Wrap with Marcus Xu

In the News | Wealth Management

BNN speaks to Marcus Xu, Director of Equity Investments, Genus Capital Management.

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April 1, 2010

Recovery Gains Strength

Video | Wealth Management

The trend is clear: there are signs the global economic recovery has legs. Every major economy in the world is poised to grow in the coming year. Equity markets should remain on an upward trajectory, driven by rising corporate profits, strengthening economic fundamentals and attractive valuations relative to bonds.

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In the News
March 31, 2010

Emerging Markets Take the Wheel

In the News | Wealth Management

The global economic landscape will change significantly in the next 10 years and major emerging markets will account for over 55% of global output by 2020, says Paul Jenkins, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada.

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In the News
March 19, 2010

Retirement No Time to Dump Stocks

In the News | Wealth Management

The vast majority of Canadian investors don't know a large portion of their retirement income can be generated from investment growth, according to a survey by Russell Investments and Harris/Decima Retirement Research.

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Commentary
March 16, 2010

Global System Undergoing Profound Change

Commentary | Wealth Management

The global system is undergoing profound change. Three powers — Germany, Iran and China — face challenges forcing them to refashion the way they interact with their regions and the world. STRATFOR analyst Peter Zeihan will examine these three states over the next few weeks. He examines Germany first.

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In the News
March 11, 2010

Canadian Economy Picking Up Steam

In the News | Wealth Management

Improved credit markets, increased domestic spending and a robust stimulus investment lead the charge as Canada's economic growth picks up pace, says a report by RBC Economics.

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In the News
February 24, 2010

Bernanke Says Rates to Stay Low For a Long Time

In the News | Wealth Management

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says a weak job market and low inflation will likely let the central bank keep interest rates low for a long time.

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In the News
February 23, 2010

Learning From the Inspiring Attitude of Olympians

In the News | Wealth Management

What kind of commitment does it take to make it to the top of your game, achieving lofty goals that others might only dream of? Is there something special about elite-level athletes that gives them an edge?

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January 1, 2010

Power of Zero Interest Rates

Video | Wealth Management

For the first time in 70 years, Treasury bills are paying either zero or near-zero interest. With the economic recovery still in its early stages and inflation well-contained, central bankers are not likely to retreat from their current low interest rate policy anytime soon.

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