Video
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.
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.
Video
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Video
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.